Which of the following statements made by the charge nurse indicate appropriate delegation?
A)The LPN can delegate dressing changes to the nursing assistant.
B)The LPN can administer a DPT immunization to a child.
C)The LPN can add a dose of chemotherapy to an existing IV infusion.
D)The nursing assistant can transfer a paraplegic patient from a wheelchair to the bed.
E)The nursing assistant can assess vital signs on a patient 15 minutes after the transfusion has been started.

Question

Which of the following statements made by the charge nurse indicate appropriate delegation? 
A)The LPN can delegate dressing changes to the nursing assistant.
B)The LPN can administer a DPT immunization to a child.
C)The LPN can add a dose of chemotherapy to an existing IV infusion.
D)The nursing assistant can transfer a paraplegic patient from a wheelchair to the bed.
E)The nursing assistant can assess vital signs on a patient 15 minutes after the transfusion has been started.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Only nurses can delegate to other personnel.LPNs can administer routine medications,such as immunization,but not chemotherapy drugs.A nursing assistant can transfer patients,provide basic hygiene measures,and assess vital signs.

Which of the Following Statements Made by the Charge Nurse