Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Four clientsA charge nurse is planning client care assignments for a unit. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. Providing an enteral feeding to a client with Crohn's disease is within the scope of practice for an LPN. LPNs are trained to administer enteral feedings under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. This task involves following a specific protocol and ensuring proper placement of the feeding tube. LPNs are competent in carrying out this procedure safely.
A: Determining swallowing ability after a stroke requires specialized training and assessment skills beyond the scope of an LPN.
C: Developing a teaching plan for a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes involves a higher level of critical thinking and education, typically performed by a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
D: Weighing a postoperative client involves monitoring for complications and interpreting the significance of weight changes, which is usually done by registered nurses.
A: Determining swallowing ability after a stroke requires specialized training and assessment skills beyond the scope of an LPN.
C: Developing a teaching plan for a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes involves a higher level of critical thinking and education, typically performed by a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
D: Weighing a postoperative client involves monitoring for complications and interpreting the significance of weight changes, which is usually done by registered nurses.