A nursing supervisor is evaluating the clinical decisions made by a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) on a general medical unit. Which action demonstrates that the LPN/VN is practicing safely and appropriately within their legal scope of practice?
- Reinforcing the initial dietary teaching provided by the registered nurse (RN) for a client with stable heart failure.Cevap
- BExplaining the potential surgical risks and alternative treatments to a client before witnessing an informed consent document.
- CAccepting an assignment to care for a client who was admitted 15 minutes ago with a sudden onset of unstable angina.
- DProviding a detailed telephone update regarding a client's prognosis to a relative who is not listed on the authorized disclosure form.
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Reinforcing the initial dietary teaching provided by the registered nurse (RN) for a client with stable heart failure.
The LPN/VN scope of practice legally permits reinforcing education that has already been initially assessed, provided, and documented by a registered nurse (RN). Furthermore, assigning a client with a stable, chronic condition (such as stable heart failure) is highly appropriate, as their condition is predictable and does not require the continuous comprehensive assessment that an RN provides.
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LPN/VN Scope of Practice: Delegation, Assignment, and Legal Responsibilities