Which of the following is the most appropriate task(s) to be delegated to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) ? Select all that apply.

A) Administer oral pain medications
B) Insert an indwelling (e.g., Foley) catheter
C) Perform an admission assessment on a new patient
D) Establish a new teaching plan for a diabetic patient

The licensed practical nurse (LPN)can administer oral medications and insert a Foley catheter.LPNs can usually provide care to medically stable patients according to an established plan of care; they can give you feedback about patient responses for patients who are expected to respond predictably.Tasks you can usually assign to an LPN include administering some medications and oral medications,and in some instances,starting an IV infusion and administering plain IV solutions.Some tasks that cannot be delegated include creating or modifying nursing care plans.Performing an admission assessment on a newly admitted patient and establishing a teaching plan are usually the responsibility of the registered nurse,as these tasks requires professional nursing judgment and critical thinking.