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TVarnum

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on: Jul 16, 2018
According to the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) the role of the LPN is expanding. Which of the following are activities that LPNs would perform? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Initial assessment of a client
  B) Reporting changes in client condition
  C) Administering medications
  D) Taking vital signs
  E) Supervising RNs
  F) Providing input into planning care

Question 2

A 50-year-old client has to undergo a test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). What
  should the nurse educate the client with respect to the procedure?
 
  A) The test is often repeated each year even if this result is negative
  B) The test is very reliable for predicting prostate cancer
  C) Inform client that he may feel mild discomfort during the injection
  D) Monitor bowel movements after the procedure for changes in stool pattern


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Brenm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, F
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According to the NFLPN, the LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in all settings where nursing takes place. Generally providing for emotional and physical comfort and safety of (patients); observing, recording and reporting to appropriate persons changes in (patients') symptoms and conditions; and performing more specialized nursing functions, such as administering medications and therapeutic treatments; and assisting with rehabilitation. Their duties may include taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates; dressing wounds; observing (patients) and reporting adverse reactions or altered conditions. The initial assessment of a client is performed by the RN. Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides, not RNs.

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TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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