Which statements accurately describe the role of the LPN/LVN in ...

[CORALGRILL2014]

Which statements accurately describe the role of the LPN/LVN in relation to use of the nursing process? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. LPN/LVNs have an interdependent relationship with other health team members.
  b. LPN/LVNs act in a more dependent role when participating in the planning and evaluation phases.
  c. LPN/LVNs act more independently when participating in data collection and implementation phases than in any other phases of the nursing process.
  d. LPN/LVNs are able to use the NANDA list to make nursing diagnoses.
  e. LPN/LVN basic education enables them to perform patient interviews and assessment of body systems.

Question 2

Which strategies would facilitate patient data collection? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ensure that the patient knows who you are and what you are going to do.
  b. Address the patient with familiarity, using terms of endearment.
  c. Repeat questions the patient has previously answered.
  d. Clarify what you do not understand with the patient.
  e. Judge the patient's behaviors and attitudes.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
LPN/LVNs implement orders for treatments and medication written by physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other qualified health team members. The LPN/LVN contributes by collecting and sharing data that are used by the RN to plan and evaluate care. The LPN/LVN is skillful in data collection and providing planned nursing interventions. Nursing diagnosis is the domain of the RN. LPN/LVN basic education does not teach interview skills and physical assessment of body systems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D
Use of good communication strategies facilitates data collection. Orienting the patient to your role and the purpose of the interaction and clarifying what is not understood facilitates data collection. Addressing the patient with familiarity, using terms of endearment, is disrespectful and creates a barrier to communication. Repeating questions the patient has previously answered suggests to the patient that no one listens to what has already been revealed. Judging the patient's behaviors and attitudes results in labeling of patients and making judgmental statements to the patient.

[CORALGRILL2014]

TYSM

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Excellent