Question

The charge nurse is making assignments for the team that consists of a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which client should be assigned to the LPN?

Answer 1

The LPN should be assigned a client who requires basic nursing care and can be managed under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The LPN should be assigned a client who requires basic nursing care and can be managed under the supervision of a registered nurse. An example of a client who can be assigned to an LPN is a patient in a medical-surgical unit with stable vital signs and no complex medical conditions. The LPN can assist with activities of daily living, administer medications, and provide basic wound care.