Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Which of these would be an appropriate assignment for the LPN/LVN?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Collecting sputum samples on stable clients are within the scope of practice for an LPN. An RN should do the initial assessment on any client immediately post-op. An RN or medical provider should attend to any client suffering from an acute asthma attack. A client who is medically stable and needs help ambulating is best assigned to a nursing assistant.