The LPN is caring for clients at the hospital's medical unit. What role does the LPN/LVN have in the care of clients on this unit?
A) The LPN/LVN may provide care to clients who have a well-defined, common problem.
B) The LPN/LVN may manage and coordinate the care of a group of clients.
C) The LPN/LVN has a high level of competency in assessment skills.
D) The LPN/LVN encourages clients and family members to develop self-care skills.
A
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The LPN/LVN provides care to clients under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), advanced practice nurse (APRN), or physician in a structured healthcare setting. LPN/LVNs care for clients with well-defined, common problems that often require a high level of technical competency and expertise. The other answers are all roles that an RN would have.
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