Which Task Is Most Likely to Be Considered in a State's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which task is most likely to be considered in a state's practice act as appropriate to delegate to a LPN/LVN if the patient's condition is stable and competence in the task has been established?

• A) Administer an enema for an elective surgery patient.
• B) Administer an antiarrhythmic medication IV while interpreting the patient's rhythm on the cardiac monitor.
• C) Develop a plan of care for a stable patient admitted for observation after a head injury.
• D) Teach a patient how to instill eye drops for glaucoma.

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