License practical nurse

• A. Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist with the plan of care, consult with other team members, possess technical knowledge and skills, participate in nursing care
• B. Works independently as a primary care provider
• C. Diagnoses medical conditions
• D. Only performs administrative tasks

Answer: (A)

Licensed practical nurses provide direct patient care within a defined scope under supervision by a registered nurse or physician. They help carry out the plan of care by performing routine nursing tasks, monitoring patient status, and reporting changes to the RN. They bring essential technical nursing skills to the bedside—such as taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, wound care, and administering certain medications per state rules—and they collaborate with other team members to support the patient’s care. They contribute to nursing care by observing, documenting, and communicating about the patient’s condition, helping to adjust care as needed in collaboration with the supervising nurse. They do not diagnose medical conditions or independently manage the overall plan of care, and their role involves more than administrative duties.