Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The charge nurse is planning client care assignments for a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN). Which of the following clients would be most appropriate to assign to the LPN?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Assisting with low potassium food choices (A) is within the LPNÔÇÖs scope, involving reinforcement of dietary teaching. AMA requests (B) and IV pain medication (D) require RN judgment, and calling prescriptions (C) may involve complex coordination.