A registered nurse leads a team consisting of two licensed practical nurses and two certified nursing assistant. After reviewing the clients’ records, the RN begins to delegate tasks to each member of the team. All of the following tasks may be appropriately assigned to a licensed practical nurse EXCEPT:
Explanation
Answer: C - A licensed practical nurse is not assigned to initiate teaching to a client for discharge. This task is appropriately assigned to a registered nurse. An RN is assigned to perform assessment and planning of care, initiate teaching, and administer intravenous medications. A licensed practical nurse can perform the tasks that a certified nursing care assistant can do and certain invasive procedures, such as suctioning, administration of medications intramuscularly, and wound irrigation or dressing.
