From the following list of nursing activities, select those that the registered nurse (RN) can delegate to the licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). Select all that apply
1. Assessment
2. Urinary catheterization
3. Endotracheal suctioning
4. Intravenous push medication administration
5. Intramuscular medication administration
6. Subcutaneous medication administration
2, 3, 5, 6
Rationale: In general, an LPN or an LVN can perform the tasks that a nursing assistant can per-form (skin care, range-of-motion exercises, grooming, ambulation, hygiene measures) as well as dressing changes, endotracheal suctioning, urinary catheterization, and medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, some piggy-back medications). Assessment and admin-istration of intravenous medications are responsibilities of the registered nurse and outside of the scope of practice of the LPN or LVN.
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