Can a LPN triage?
A. Triage is considered to be part of the assessment phase of the nursing process and considered to be the initial assessment in determining the care of the patient. Therefore, a LPN may not triage without the direct supervision of a RN or a physician and the RN would be responsible for verifying the assessment findings with the patient. You may access the Iowa Administration Code 655, Chapter 6, and Section 6.3 to view the minimum standards of practice for the licensed practical nurse concerning the nursing process.
