If a licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides discharge teaching, ...

[maegan_martin]

If a licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides discharge teaching, who is legally responsible?
 
  a. Chief executive officer
  b. Institution where the LPN works
  c. Risk manager
  d. Unlicensed assistive personnel

Question 2

The nurse manager places a staff member on probation because of reports of chemical depen-dency. The nurse manager should be aware that which of the following statements is true re-garding chemical dependency?
 
  a. The chemically dependent employee usually hides any changes in behavior.
  b. When confronted with the issue, the af-fected employee is usually relieved to have someone to talk to about the prob-lem.
  c. The chemically impaired nurse affects the entire healthcare organization.
  d. Hospital policy, state laws, and nurse practice acts address procedures for the chemically dependent employee in the most general terms.

[bassamabas]

Answer to Question 1

B
The institution where the LPN works is liable for negligence or malpractice of the LPN or regis-tered nurse. Only the RN can provide discharge instruction.

Answer to Question 2

C
A chemically impaired nurse jeopardizes patient care through impaired skills and judgment. She or he also compromises teamwork and continuity as peers attempt to cover deficiencies in work performance for their impaired team member.