Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) are caring for a client with an infected leg ulcer. Which task should the RN delegate to the LPN/VN?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Obtaining wound cultures during dressing changes (A) is a technical task within the LPNÔÇÖs scope. Teaching (B), risk assessment (C), and referral initiation (D) require RN-level judgment and education skills.