The nurse clarifies to the family of a patient that one of the roles of the LPN/LVN in the home care setting is to evaluate the care provided to the patient by which provider?
a. The family
b. Other licensed care providers
c. Nonlicensed staff
d. The physician
ANS: C
One of the roles of the LPN/LVN in the home care setting may be to evaluate the care provided by CNAs, HHAs, homemakers, and personal care attendants.
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