Enhancing the quality of life is an example of which aspect of LPN/LVN practice?
1. Caring for the dying
2. Providing immunizations
3. Completing lab draws
4. Promoting health and wellness
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Rationale 1: Enhancing the quality of life is an example of promoting health and wellness, and is within the scope of LPN/LVN practice. Answer options 2 and 3 are tasks that are within the scope of the LPN/LVN but do not necessarily enhance the life of clients. Option 1 includes helping clients to live as comfortably as possible until death.
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a. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with povidone iodine before proceeding with the insertion. b. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with alcohol before proceeding with the insertion. c. Obtain a new catheter and reinsert it using sterile technique. d. Continue with the procedure as the nurse only lightly touched the surfaces.
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