01/26/2022
Taking Care of the Elderly
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may be assigned to work in nursing homes, hospitals, correctional facilities, the military, or in the homes of their patients. While an LPN’s scope of practice may be smaller than that of a registered nurse, there are still a lot of important nursing duties on their plates that deal with elderly patients. LPNs are responsible for:
- Monitoring basic patient health
- Changing dressings or inserting catheters
- Taking patient histories and documentation
- Assisting with tests and procedures
- Providing personal care