The RN has developed the plan of care for a client and shares the plan with the LPN. What can the LPN provide in the implementation phase for this client? Select all that apply
A) Basic therapeutic and preventive nursing measures
B) Manages client care such as delegation
C) Provides client and family teaching
D) Records and exchanges information with healthcare team
A, C
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The role of the LPN in the implementation phase is to provide basic therapeutic and preventive nursing measures, provide client education, and record information. The other answers are within the scope of practice of an RN.
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