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roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which information will the nurse consider when deciding what nursing actions to delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who is working on a medical-surgical unit (select all that apply)?

a. Institutional policies
b. Stability of the patient
c. State nurse practice act
d. LPN/LVN teaching abilities
e. Experience of the LPN/LVN

Question 2

The nurse documenting the patient's progress in the care plan in the electronic health record before an interdisciplinary discharge conference is demonstrating competency in which QSEN category?

a. Patient-centered care
b. Quality improvement
c. Evidence-based practice
d. Informatics and technology

zoeyesther · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
The nurse should assess the experience of LPN/LVNs when delegating. In addition, state nurse practice acts and institutional policies must be considered. In general, LPN/LVN scope of practice includes caring for patients who are stable, while registered nurses should provide most of the care for unstable patients. Since LPN/LVN scope of practice does not include patient education, this will not be part of the delegation process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse is displaying competency in the QSEN area of informatics and technology. Using a computerized information system to document patient needs and progress and communicate vital information regarding the patient with health care team members provides evidence that nursing practice standards related to the nursing process have been maintained during the care of the patient.