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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is capable of performing sterile dressing changes, which is within their scope of practice. B. An admission assessment requires a registered nurse (RN) to evaluate and formulate a comprehensive care plan, which exceeds the scope of an LPN. C. Discharge teaching requires the RN’s expertise to provide in-depth education and ensure the patient understands the plan. D. Completing the Glasgow Coma Scale requires an RN to assess neurological status and make appropriate decisions about care.

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