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Practical Nurse NCLEX®

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Delegation

Indwelling Catheter Care · L1

How this exercise works

Decide whether each task stays with the RN, can go to an LPN/LVN, or is appropriate for UAP. Match scope, stability, and five-rights delegation rules.

Fundamental concept

What registered nurses may assign to LPN/LVN and unlicensed assistive personnel versus what requires RN retention.

Read: Delegation and Supervision for LPN Practice →

Scenario

Several clients on the unit have indwelling urinary catheters. One client needs perineal care and a clean catch urine specimen per routine protocol. The client is stable without fever or confusion.

Several clients on the unit have indwelling urinary catheters. One client needs perineal care and a clean catch urine specimen per routine protocol. The client is stable without fever or confusion.

What is appropriate to delegate to the UAP?