Which of the following is a quality improvement activity in which the LPN/LVN engages routinely?
a. Collecting data for care plan development
b. Identifying nursing diagnoses
c. Initiating patient teaching about medications
d. Evaluating patient goal attainment
ANS: A
The creation of care plans is a major way to improve the quality of patient care. The LPN/LVN assists the RN in the formulation of nursing care plans by contributing relevant data. The LPN/LVN is not responsible for identifying nursing diagnoses, initiating patient teaching about medications, or evaluating goal attainment. These activities are reserved for RNs.
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