An LPN/LVN Student Is Assigned to a Patient Who Makes

question 20

Multiple Choice

An LPN/LVN student is assigned to a patient who makes homosexual remarks and asks the student to meet after discharge.The student's best response would be:

• A) "I am required to report inappropriate sexual behavior to my instructor."
• B) "I am uncomfortable dealing with homosexuals. Let's just forget this conversation and get on with your care as quickly as possible."
• C) "I am here as your nurse to meet your treatment needs. Such provocative conversation is not acceptable to me as part of your care."
• D) "Your chosen lifestyle makes me uncomfortable. I will be back with your medication."

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