NCLEX-PN

Category - Coordinated Care

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A team is composed of an RN, LPN, and student nurse. Due to understaffing, the RN has delegated certain tasks to each member of the team. Which of the following is an improper delegation?

The student nurse titrating the levodopa
The RN inserting an IV line for fluid maintenance
The LPN preparing the client for lumbar puncture
The LPN administering a medication through the intramuscular route

Explanation

Answer: A - Student nurses do not have adequate skills to handle titrated IV medications. Options B, C and D are properly delegated.

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