The nurse is preparing assignments in a pediatric unit for the night shift. Which of the following would be appropriate to assign the LPN/LVN?
a. A 5-year-old child who had an appen-dectomy about 6 hours ago
b. A 4-year-old child admitted for severe epiglottis who is running a fever of 102° F
c. A 6-year-old child admitted with dehydration and receiving IV therapy
d. A 7-year-old child who has inhalation burns 2 days ago and has a tracheostomy
A
The child who is postoperative for the appendectomy would be an appropriate assignment for the LVN/LPV. This child's problem has a predictable outcome. The question doesn't mention any unstable symptoms that would have to be handled outside the LVN/LPN's scope of practice. The children with epiglottis, dehydration, and burns will need to be evaluated and monitored for complications, which is the scope of practice and responsibility of the nurse.
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