What is the legal responsibility of an LPN?
A licensed practical nurse(LPN) is responsible and held accountable for their own practice. If LPNs administer medicine, they are accountable for meeting standards of practice, which include being competent to perform that function.Changing MedicationAn LPN is accountable to know when to consult the RN or physician in decisions involving change in client status and medication administration. LPNs who administer medication will also monitor and mark any significant changes or side-effects of medications and report those to the RN or physician.Applicaion of KnowledgeAn LPN bases their practice on knowledge from the study of nursing arts and science. They also utilize information from relevant content from other sciences and humanities. LPNs use a problem-solving approach in the provision of care. Observation and communication skills are applied in the care planning process.Code of EthicsAn LPN, as well as all health care professionals, adhere to the ethical obligations for practice. LPNs
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