can lpns administer medication
LPN's usually: 1  Administer oral and intravenous medications. 2  Chart in the medical record. 3  Take the patientâs vital signs.  Change wound 1  dressings. Collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum, 2  etc. Insert and care for urinary catheters.  Care for patients with tracheostomy tube and ventilators.