When the Nurse Practice Act of the State Permits Delegation

question 31

Multiple Choice

When the Nurse Practice Act of the state permits delegation as part of the LPN/LVN charge nurse duties, which task could be delegated to experienced, unlicensed assistive personnel who have been trained to perform the task?

• A) Calling the physician when a resident's condition deteriorates
• B) Providing a performance evaluation for another nursing assistant
• C) Taking the vital signs of a resident whose condition is not critical
• D) Handling a grievance brought by a nursing assistant

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