Tasks that can be Delegated to LPN and AP

LPN

Monitoring client findings (as input to the rn’s ongoing assessment of the client)

Reinforcing client teaching from a standard care plan

Performing tracheostomy care

Suctioning

Checking nasogastric tube patency

Administrating enteral feedings

Inserting a urinary catheter

Administrating medication (excluding intravenous medications in several states)

AP

activities of daily living (adls)

bathing

grooming

dressing

toileting

ambulating

Feeding (without swallowing precautions)

Positioning

bed making

specimen collection (intake and output (i&o)

vital signs (for stable clients)