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An RN Recently Relocated to Another Region of the Country

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An RN recently relocated to another region of the country and immediately assumed the role of charge nurse. When determining the appropriate person to whom to delegate, the RN knows that:
A) the role of the LPN/LVN is the same from state to state.
B) the LPN/LVN can be taught to perform all the duties of an RN if approved by the employer and if additional on-the-job training is provided.
C) he or she must review the state's nurse practice act for LPN/LVNs, because each state defines the role and scope of practice of the LPN/LVN.
D) The Joint Commission has certified and established roles for the LPN/LVN.

An RN recently relocated to another region of the country and immediately assumed the role of charge nurse. When determining the appropriate person to whom to delegate, the RN knows that:


A) the role of the LPN/LVN is the same from state to state.
B) the LPN/LVN can be taught to perform all the duties of an RN if approved by the employer and if additional on-the-job training is provided.
C) he or she must review the state's nurse practice act for LPN/LVNs, because each state defines the role and scope of practice of the LPN/LVN.
D) The Joint Commission has certified and established roles for the LPN/LVN.

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