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

A 96-year-old female who has dementia and is being treated for stable angina. The most appropriate patient to be assigned to the LVN/LPN is the patient with dementia and stable angina. A new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus will require frequent assessment and intervention by a registered nurse. Intravenous antibiotics through a central line is outside of the scope of practice of an LPN/LVN. The patient with a history of congestive heart failure and new onset chest pain requires the assessment and care of a registered nurse and is outside the scope of practice of an LPN/LVN.

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