Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is planning client assignments in the mental health unit. Which task should the nurse delegate to the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Administering prescribed lithium (B) is within the LPNÔÇÖs scope, involving medication administration to a stable client. Suicide assessment (A) and group therapy (B) require RN expertise, and monitoring phone calls (C) is a UAP task, making these inappropriate for LPN delegation (D).