Editing LPN Delegation and Reporting (section)

== What the LPN Can Generally Accept ==

Subject to state law, employer policy, and demonstrated competence, an LPN can generally accept:

* Care of '''stable patients with predictable outcomes''' and established plans of care.
* Administration of oral, topical, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, inhaled, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
* Ongoing focused data collection and monitoring, including vital signs, intake and output, wound observation, and pain rating.
* Routine wound care and dressing changes, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
* Urinary catheterization, both straight and indwelling, and catheter care.
* Enteral feeding and nasogastric tube care where state rules permit.
* '''Reinforcement''' of teaching that the RN has already initiated.
* Specimen collection, routine glucose monitoring, and documentation of care given.
* Supervision of nursing assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel where state law permits.