Question

What is the primary difference between an RN and LPN/LVN?

A. RNs teach patients, and LPN/LVNs carry out routine tasks.
B. RNs care for patients that are stable, and the LPN/LVN does not.
C. RNs assign tasks to the nursing assistant, and the LPN/LVN does not.
D. RNs do not perform patient care, and LPN/LVN does perform patient care.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Nurses may also delegate tasks to those with a more narrow scope of practice. For example, an RN might delegate PO med passes to the LPN. An LPN may delegate tasks such as ambulating or feeding a patient to the CNA. The question of when a nurse should delegate is dependent on many factors.

Answer 2

RNs teach patients, and LPN/LVNs carry out routine tasks.

Step-by-step explanation: