The nurse is working on a postsurgical floor with an LPN. A new client has just arrived. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?
starting total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to the client’s PICC line
Number 1 is correct.
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within the scope of practice for LPNs. Flushing central lines and hanging TPN to a PICC line is beyond the scope of practice for an LPN. Administering IV medications should only be done by the registered nurse, as LPNs are not licensed to do so.
