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a nurse is planning care for a group of clients at the beginning of the shift. which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the licensed practical nurse (lpn)?

• developing the plan of care for a client who has an amputation
• evaluating the outcomes of a new postoperative client
• analyzing data to identify issues for a client who has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• assisting a client with crutch walking following knee replacement surgery

Explanation:

LPNs typically perform tasks that are stable, predictable, and involve implementing established care (not planning, evaluating, or analyzing data, which are RN responsibilities). Assisting with crutch walking is a hands-on, skill-based task within the LPN scope.

Answer:

Assisting a client with crutch walking following knee replacement surgery