The LPN/LVN Is Assisting an RN Who Is Caring for a Mentally

question 18

Multiple Choice

The LPN/LVN is assisting an RN who is caring for a mentally competent client with a terminal illness.The client refuses to take prescribed medications.Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Ask the RN if the physician should change the client's medications so they can be given intravenously.
• B)Speak to the family about the client refusing medications.
• C)Report the client's decision to the RN in charge and the primary health-care provider and continue to provide appropriate compassionate care.
• D)Explain to the client the unwise nature of the decision and the effect that it will have family members.

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Definitions:

Stranger

An individual who is not known personally to another individual or is not familiar within a specific context or environment.

Shy

A temperament or personality trait characterized by feelings of tension, nervousness, or discomfort in social situations.

Inhibited

Characterized by a restraint or suppression of impulses, emotions, or behaviors.

Uninhibited Reactions

Behavioral responses characterized by the lack of restraint or consideration of societal norms.