Editing Fundamentals of Nursing – RN Practice Questions (section)

==Question 15==
A registered nurse is supervising a licensed practical nurse on a medical unit. Which patient assignment is most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse?
# A patient admitted one hour ago with chest pain who needs an admission assessment.
# A stable patient three days after abdominal surgery who requires a sterile dressing change and reinforcement of previously taught incision care.
# A newly diagnosed patient with diabetes who requires initial insulin self administration teaching.
# A patient whose condition has changed and who requires revision of the plan of care.

'''Answer:''' 2. The stable postoperative patient requiring a sterile dressing change and reinforcement of teaching.

''Rationale:'' Licensed practical nurses care for stable patients with predictable outcomes, perform sterile dressing changes within their scope, and reinforce teaching that the registered nurse has already initiated. Option 1 requires the initial comprehensive assessment of an unstable, newly admitted patient, which is a registered nurse responsibility. Option 3 requires initial teaching, which the registered nurse must provide. Option 4 requires evaluation and revision of the plan of care, which cannot be delegated. Scope specifics vary by state nurse practice act and facility policy.

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