Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.159 - BOARD OF NURSING
Subchapter 24.159.10 - Licensed Practical Nurses
Rule 24.159.1004 - STANDARDS RELATED TO THE PRACTICAL NURSE'S APPLICATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.159.1004
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The practical nurse shall perform standardized, focused nursing assessments in the care of clients by:
(a) collecting,
reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and
timely manner. Data collection includes:
(i)
observation about the condition or change in condition of the client;
and
(ii) signs and symptoms of
deviation from normal health status.
(2) The practical nurse shall participate in the development of the strategy of care in collaboration with other members of the health team by:
(a) providing
data;
(b) identifying
priorities;
(c) setting realistic
and measurable goals;
(d)
identifying measures to maintain comfort, support human functions and
responses, and maintain an environment conducive to well-being; and
(e) providing health teaching.
(3) The practical nurse shall participate in the implementation of the strategy of care by:
(a) providing nursing care for clients under
the supervision of licensed health care providers as per
37-8-102,
MCA;
(b) providing an environment
conducive to safety and health; and
(c) documenting and otherwise communicating
nursing interventions and client responses to care with other members of the
health care team via written, electronic, or verbal mechanisms of
communication, as appropriate, based on client evaluations.
(4) The practical nurse shall contribute to the modification of the strategy of care.
37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA;
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