Management of CareQuestion 1770 of 2368
Which activity should the RN perform instead of assigning it to the LPN/VN?
- Collecting assessment data on a stable client
- Reinforcing client education planned by the RN
- Analyzing client assessment data to set nursing diagnoses
- Inserting a urinary catheter
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Correct answer: Analyzing client assessment data to set nursing diagnoses
LPN/VNs may collect data and reinforce planned teaching, but they cannot analyze data or establish nursing diagnoses.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Delegation and Supervision: Assignment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026