Which represents an obstacle that frequently impedes effective delegation of client care from the RN to the LPN?
1. The RN asks the LPN to assist with admissions by assessing the clients as they get to their rooms.
2. The LPN asks the RN to specifically describe assignments given for the day just after receiving report.
3. The RN realizes one of the unit?s unlicensed assistive personnel has called in for the day.
4. The LPN asks the unlicensed assistant to obtain vital signs on the new admission as they are admitted.
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Explanation: 1. The RN is the only caregiver legally responsible for assessing clients. Thus, the RN cannot
delegate this to the LPN, and this is an example of overdelegation. The LPN asking the RN to
describe assignments is appropriate. The RN delegation to the LPN should not be affected by
the unlicensed assistant?s call-in, and the LPN should not delegate to the unlicensed assistant
as only RNs should delegate tasks.
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