NCLEX-RN

Category - Care Management

The nurse is making the client assignments for the day. Which of the following is the most appropriate assignment for the licensed practical nurse?
  1. A newly admitted client with HIV diagnosed with pneumonia
  2. A client with a colostomy requiring assistance with colostomy irrigation
  3. A client who is refusing chemotherapy for the treatment of bladder cancer
  4. A client who receives IV-push pain medication every 3 hours
Explanation
Answer: B - An LPN is skilled in colostomy irrigation. The newly-admitted client with pneumonia, the client who refuses chemotherapy, and the client who needs IV-push medication need the skills of a registered nurse.
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