The LVN/LPN informs the home health patient that the home health care RN provides many services, but is mainly employed by the home health agency in the capacity of:
a. daily caregiver.
b. care administrator.
c. creator of policy and protocols.
d. liaison between the agency and the state board.
B
The RN is also employed by the home health care agency as an administrator.
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