The LPN/LVN in a long-term health care facility may perform in the roles of: (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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