Which of the following can the charge nurse delegate to an LPN/LVN certified in medication administration? Select all that apply
a. Catheterizing of a patient who has been unable to void
b. Performing the admission assessment of a newly admitted patient
c. Administering morning P.O. medications
d. Monitoring a patient during the first hour of a blood transfusion
e. Discharge teaching for a post CVA client
f. Developing the plan of care for a newly admitted patient
A, C
The charge nurse could assign the LPN/LVN the tasks of catheterization and medication
administration. Discharge teaching, admission assessments, monitoring a patient at the beginning of a
blood transfusion, and developing the care plan are responsibilities of the RN.
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