Question

You are the charge nurse on a surgical unit. You are doing staff assignments for the 3-to-11 shift. Which patient do you assign to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?

A) The patient who transferred out of intensive care an hour ago
B) The patient who requires teaching on new medications before discharge
C) The patient who had a vaginal hysterectomy 2 days ago and is being discharged tomorrow
D) The patient who is experiencing some bleeding problems following surgery earlier today"

Answer 1

The patient who requires teaching on new medications before discharge should be assigned to the licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Step-by-step explanation:

You would assign the patient who requires teaching on new medications before discharge to the licensed practical nurse (LPN).

The LPN can provide education and guidance to the patient regarding their medications and answer any questions they may have. This patient does not require specialized care such as post-operative monitoring or management of bleeding problems, so it is appropriate to assign them to the LPN.