Before LPNs can delegate a function to the CNA, they must:
1.
assess the patient carefully.
2.
evaluate the patient carefully.
3.
plan the care for the patient.
4.
write out instructions for the CNA.
ANS: 1
Before actually delegating a task, the LPN must carefully assess the patient. Delegation means that, for one time only, you are transferring to another person a specific function for a specific patient.
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