The Nurse Practice Act of state X expressly states that blood products may be administered only by physicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants. Under what conditions can an LPN/LVN administer a unit of packed red cells?
a. When a physician orders it
b. If the registered nurse delegates it
c. If the agency policy allows it
d. Never; LPN/LVNs cannot administer packed cells
ANS: D
The LPN/LVN cannot under any condition administer blood products, because this action is expressly prohibited in the state Nurse Practice Act.
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