A client is being admitted to the medical floor, and the RN is too busy to do the full assessment. The RN delegates the LPN to care for the patient until the RN can see the patient. What function is within the scope of practice for the LPN?
A) The LPN can gather the data.
B) The LPN can draw conclusions and use judgment to make a diagnosis.
C) The LPN can establish priorities.
D) The LPN can manage the client's care.
A
Feedback:
The role of the LPN in the nursing process for assessment is to gather data, perform assessment, and identify the client's strengths. The other answers are within the RN scope of practice.
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