During report, the LPN/LVN relates that although her assigned patient was ambulatory, she provided a bed bath, special foot care, and nail care; she justified the care by saying that the patient seemed very tired.
The nurse also mentioned that the patient had a number of personal problems for which she provided counseling. The charge nurse recognizes these behaviors as suggesting
a. conscientious nursing.
b. empathetic response.
c. conflict avoidance.
d. co-dependence.
Question 2
The LPN/LVN tells the charge nurse, You can be glad I'm on duty today to pick up the slack for the staff member who called in sick. It's lucky that I came in early. Oh, and by the way, I can stay late, if necessary. You know how the next shift is.
They expect everything to be caught up, even if they aren't that efficient themselves. These remarks suggest that the LPN/LVN may be
a. a chronic complainer.
b. a team player.
c. co-dependent.
d. chemically dependent.
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