NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Which task can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) for a stable client?
Administering scheduled oral medications to a stable client is within the scope of practice for an LPN/LVN. Initial assessments, IV push medications, and care p
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Question: Which task can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) for a stable client?
Answer options:
- Initiating an intravenous (IV) push medication.
- Performing the initial assessment of a new admission. ✅ Administering scheduled oral medications.
- Developing the client's plan of care.
Correct answer: Administering scheduled oral medications.
Explanation: Administering scheduled oral medications to a stable client is within the scope of practice for an LPN/LVN. Initial assessments, IV push medications, and care plan development are typically RN responsibilities.
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