A licensed practical nurse (LPN)who typically works on a medical unit has been assigned to cover staffing deficits on a surgical unit.After obtaining report,the nurse realizes that one of the assigned patients is currently receiving parenteral nutrition (PN).Which action should the nurse take?

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Usually,registered nurses (RNs)are responsible for administering PN.Therefore,the LPN should discuss the assignment with the charge nurse and seek a possible adjustment.A.Providing patient care as assigned would be beyond the LPN's scope of practice.B.The LPN cannot make a patient care assignment change.C.The LPN needs to work through the charge nurse.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)who Typically Works on a Medical