Which of the following actions may be delegated by the nurse to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
A)Administering oral medications
B)Developing the nursing care plan
C)Teaching the patient and family to administer insulin
D)Evaluating the ability of the patient to perform 3 point crutch walking

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The action that may be delegated by the nurse to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is administering oral medications. Assessment, evaluation, and nursing judgment are responsibilities of a nurse and may not be delegated to an LPN.

Which of the Following Actions May Be Delegated by the Nurse