NCLEX-PN

Category - Coordinated Care

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A nurse is assigned to give care on a medical-surgical unit. An RN, LPN and nursing assistant are available. Which of the following is an appropriate client assignment for the LPN?

A 43-year-old male client complaining of left-sided chest pain
A 20-year-old female client who had a tonsillectomy 8 hours ago
A 35-year-old female client for IV push diuretics
An 18-year-old male client for transfusion of 2 bags of packed RBCs

Explanation

Answer: B - A stable client with an expected outcome is an appropriate assignment for the LPN. Options A, C and D require the skills of an RN. The nursing assistant can assist with assigned tasks.

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