Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse manager has approval to add one LPN to the RNs in the medical-surgical unit. Which nursing actions does the nurse manager expect the LPN to be able to perform according to most state board of nursing practice acts? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
LPNs can typically draw blood from PICC lines, transcribe orders, and perform glucose testing. Accessing ports and hemodynamic monitoring are usually RN responsibilities.