As an LVN/LPN, the nurse's role in the nursing process is to gather information and work with the patient. In carrying out this role, which task can be delegated to the LPN/LVN nurse?
a. Interviewing the patient on admission
b. Planning and evaluating the patient's care
c. Checking vital signs and medication response
d. Carrying out all steps of the nursing process
ANS: C
It is usually the LPN/LVN who takes vital signs, checks a patient's response to medications and treatments, and monitors symptoms the patient is having.
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