Which statement by the nurse illustrates how a RN's patient assessment differs from the LPNs patient assessment?

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The RN role differs from the LPN role in that the RN: gathers comprehensive date regarding the patient has a whole and interprets this information, and makes a plan of care for the patient. The LPN gathers basic data about the patient for the RN to interpret. Both the RN and LPN can report abnormal findings to the physician.

Which Statement by the Nurse Illustrates How a RN's Patient