A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), and unlicensed assistive personnel are working on the unit. A client who is about to be discharged home with tube feedings needs care. Which responsibilities should the RN delegate to the LPN? Select all that apply.

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11ecbb05_cb84_eede_b433_67242869b026_MD0009_00 Most routine nursing tasks in a stable client can be delegated to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Routine ostomy care is an appropriate task for delegation to an LPN. The LPN may administer bolus or continuous tube feedings to a stable client. In addition, most medication administration is suitable for delegation to an LPN. However, advanced medication administration (eg, IV medications) must be performed by a registered nurse (RN) (Options A, B, and C). (Option D) Client education, nursing assessment, and advanced medication administration should always be performed by an RN. Procedural nursing tasks in an unstable client are also an RN responsibility. (Option E) Routine activities of daily living (eg, positioning) are generally suitable to be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Obtaining the client's weight may be delegated to UAP. Educational objective: The registered nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, evaluation, and teaching in the care of a client with a gastrostomy tube. The licensed practical nurse can administer tube feedings and medications and provide ostomy care in a stable client.

A Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Unlicensed