Which patient is appropriate to assign to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?

A patient who is receiving lactulose and requires frequent bed changes. The patient receiving lactulose and requiring frequent bed changes is the appropriate assignment for an LPN/LVN. Administration of medications using a central line, continuous insulin infusions, and the assessment of efficacy of a medication during an acute episode of psychosis are not within the scope of practice of an LPN/LVN and must be performed by an RN.

Which patient is appropriate to assign to a licensed practical/vo...

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