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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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A nursing team consists of an RN, an LPN/LVN, and a nursing assistant. The nurse should assign which of the following patients to the LPN/LVN?
  1. A 72-year-old patient with diabetes who requires a dressing change for a stasis ulcer.
  2. A 42-year-old patient with cancer of the bone complaining of pain.
  3. A 55-year-old patient with terminal cancer being transferred to hospice home care.
  4. A 23-year-old patient with a fracture of the right leg who asks to use the urinal.
Explanation
Answer: A - The nurse should assign patients like a 72-year-old patient with diabetes who requires a dressing change for a stasis ulcer to the LPN/LVN. A LPN/LVN assists with implementation of care; performs procedures; differentiates normal from abnormal; cares for stable patients with predictable conditions; has knowledge of asepsis and dressing changes; administers medications (varies with educational background and state nurse practice act).
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