Author Question: How does the role of the LPN differ from that of the RN regarding decision making related to client ... (Read 31 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

How does the role of the LPN differ from that of the RN regarding decision making related to client care?

A) The LPN is responsible for low level, non life threatening client related decisions.
B) The RN makes all the decisions based on the analysis of client focused information
C) The decision making role may be delegated by the RN to the LPN when appropriate
D) LPNs are responsible for decision making but as an RN they will now be held accountable.

Question 2

Which intervention will best minimize the risk for interprofessional communication conflicts regarding the care planning of a newly admitted client?

A) Requiring all involved persons be present at the client's care planning meetings
B) Alerting all persons with an interest in the client's care to attend the planning meeting
C) Scheduling the client's care planning meetings at a time when most appropriate people are available
D) Disturbing a summary of the actions taken during the care planning meeting to the appropriate people.