To discover the expanded role of the practical nurse, the LPN/LVN should investigate
a. the state's Nurse Practice Act.
b. job descriptions for the practical nurse in local health care agencies.
c. information gained from practical nurses working in various clinical settings.
d. the opinions of physicians who service area nursing homes and extended care facilities.
ANS: A
The Nurse Practice Act of the state determines the parameters of LPN/LVN practice. The other options may be less detailed than the Nurse Practice Act, so they are not the best resources.
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