The nurse clarifies to the family of a patient that the role of the LPN/LVN in the home care setting is to be a resource person and to evaluate the care provided to the patient by:
a. the family.
b. other licensed care providers.
c. nonlicensed staff.
d. the physician.
C
One of the roles of the LPN/LVN in the home care setting may be to evaluate the care provided by CNAs, HHAs, homemakers, and personal care attendants.
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