The LPN is supervising the nursing unit staff when a nonlethal breach in client standards of care occurs. Which situation demonstrates the limitations of supervising client care in the role of the LPN?
A) The LPN supervisor is unable to write the incident report outlining the breach in care standard.
B) The LPN supervisor reports the breach in care standard to the RN only.
C) The LPN supervisor oversees the staff but has no disciplinary responsibility.
D) The LPN supervisor is responsible for personal care and not all nursing functions.
C
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The role of the LPN supervisor does not include hiring/firing or disciplinary actions of employees. When a breach in the standards of care occurs, the LPN is responsible for documenting the event and reporting the event to the proper individuals, such as RN supervisor, administrator in charge, physician, family representative, etc. The supervisor oversees client care.
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