Which role may the LPN/LVN perform in a long-term health care facility? (Select all that apply.)
a. Charge nurse
b. Designer of nursing care plans
c. Administrator of medications
d. Administrator of wound care
e. Assignment delegator
A, C, D, E
The LPN/LVN does not design the nursing care plan but may contribute to the care plan. This is the responsibility of the RN. The LPN/LVN may act in the role of charge nurse while under the supervision of an RN. Administration of medications and wound care and delegation of care are commonly the LPN/LVN's responsibility.
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