The licensed vocational nurse/licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) knows that his or her scope of practice includes all of the following except:
A) Administering nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN)
B) Documenting the patient's data
C) Independently ordering medications for the patient
D) Assisting the physician or registered nurse with more complex care and procedures
C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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