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Difficulty: EasyClient Care Assignments and Collaboration

Match each clinical task with the healthcare team member who has the appropriate scope of practice to perform it.

  • Formulating the initial nursing care planRegistered Nurse (RN)
  • Administering scheduled oral antibiotics to a stable clientLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/VN)
  • Emptying a urinary catheter drainage bag and recording outputUnlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
  • Prescribing a new dosage of pain medicationHealth Care Provider (HCP)

Answer

Formulating the initial nursing care plan matches with Registered Nurse (RN); Administering scheduled oral antibiotics matches with Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/VN); Emptying a urinary catheter drainage bag matches with Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP); Prescribing a new dosage of pain medication matches with Health Care Provider (HCP).
Each healthcare team member has a specific scope of practice. RNs handle initial assessments and care planning. LPN/VNs provide care and administer medications to stable clients. UAPs perform routine, non-invasive tasks like measuring output. HCPs possess prescriptive authority.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the scope of practice required for formulating an initial care plan.
Matches with Registered Nurse (RN).
Initial assessment and care planning are legally restricted to the RN's scope of practice.
2
Identify the appropriate role for administering scheduled oral medications.
Matches with Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/VN).
LPN/VNs are trained and licensed to administer oral medications to stable clients.
3
Identify the role capable of emptying a urinary drainage bag.
Matches with Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).
This is a routine, non-invasive, and standardized task that can be safely delegated to a UAP.
4
Identify the role with prescriptive authority.
Matches with Health Care Provider (HCP).
Prescribing medications falls under the scope of practice of a medical provider, not nursing staff.

Key Concept

Delegating tasks based on the distinct scope of practice and legal boundaries of the interprofessional healthcare team.
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