The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a bone marrow biopsy. What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in this patient's care?

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LPNs/LVNs are responsible for monitoring patients for signs of complications such as bleeding and infection after procedures like a bone marrow biopsy. Administering anesthesia and obtaining consent are typically outside their scope of practice, and positioning a patient in high Fowler's position is not specific to the care needed after a bone marrow biopsy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Underwent a Bone