Regulation .04 Prohibited Acts.
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The LPN may not:
A.
Perform nursing triage;
B.
Perform the responsibilities of, or serve in the role of, the circulating nurse in the intraoperative phase of surgery including, but not limited to:
(1)
Assessing the client in the intraoperative phase of surgery to identify emerging client situations which would require anticipating and responding to the needs of the:
(a)
Client;
(b)
Anesthesiologist; and
(c)
Surgical team;
(2)
Administering or transporting to the surgical field medications, infusates, or solutions that may be required by the anesthesia or surgical team during the course of the intraoperative procedure;
(3)
Gathering needed equipment and anticipating resuscitation efforts during the intraoperative phase;
(4)
Collaborating with other members of the surgical team for ongoing assessment and planning for the client’s postoperative care; and
(5)
Documenting completely, timely, and accurately on appropriate records;
C.
Perform the comprehensive nursing assessment;
D.
Serve as the case manager for client care;
E.
Supervise the nursing practice of RNs and other LPNs; and
F.
Analyze client data in order to determine client outcome identification and formulation of a nursing diagnosis.