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Which task can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Administering enteral feedings through an established PEG tube falls within the scope of practice for an LPN. The other options require the advanced assessment
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Question: Which task can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Answer options:
- Initiating a blood transfusion.
- Developing a patient's plan of care. ✅ Administering enteral feedings through an established PEG tube.
- Performing the initial assessment of a newly admitted patient.
Correct answer: Administering enteral feedings through an established PEG tube.
Explanation: Administering enteral feedings through an established PEG tube falls within the scope of practice for an LPN. The other options require the advanced assessment and judgment of an RN.
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