The LVN/LPN is assisting the physician with a bedside procedure that requires anesthesia.While assisting,which tasks may be delegated to the LPN/LVN ?

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LPNs/LVNs may be asked to find medication for physicians to use to inject and produce local or regional anesthesia.They may occasionally give IM or prepare IV preoperative medications.But primarily LPNs/LVNs may hear the surgeons or anesthesiologists discussing general anesthesia or read about other IV medications that were given during surgery.

The LVN/LPN Is Assisting the Physician with a Bedside Procedure