Which Activities Can the Nurse Working in the Outpatient Clinic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which activities can the nurse working in the outpatient clinic delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) ?

• A) Administer patch testing to a patient with allergic dermatitis.
• B) Interview a new patient about chronic health problems and allergies.
• C) Apply a sterile dressing after the health care provider excises a mole.
• D) Teach a patient about site care after a punch biopsy of an upper arm lesion.
• E) Explain potassium hydroxide testing to a patient with a superficial skin infection.

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