Which of the following can the charge nurse delegate to an LPN/LVN? Select all that apply
a. Administering pain medication
b. Teaching a patient how to crutch walk
c. Monitoring a patient's blood sugar via Accu-Check
d. Changing a dressing on a patient 3 days post-surgery
e. Inserting a nasogastric tube
f. Hanging 2 units of blood for a patient with severe anemia
A, C, D, E
The LPN/LVN can administer medications and assess the patient's reactions to these medications in
most states. They can also monitor blood sugar, insert a nasogastric tube, and change a dressing on a
patient who is 3 days post-surgery. Teaching and hanging of blood should by done by the RN.
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