Which action could the registered nurse (RN) who is working in the eye and ear clinic delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Evaluate a patient's ability to administer eye drops.
b. Use a Snellen chart to check a patient's visual acuity.
c. Teach a patient with otosclerosis about use of sodium fluoride and vitamin D.
d. Check the patient's external ear for signs of irritation caused by a hearing aid.
ANS: B
Using standardized screening tests such as a Snellen chart to test visual acuity is included in LPN education and scope of practice. Evaluation, assessment, and patient teaching are higher level skills that require RN education and scope of practice.
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