The Nurse Is Uncomfortable with the Technical Skills Demonstrated by a Newly

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is uncomfortable with the technical skills demonstrated by a newly employed licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) . A patient is to have an indwelling urinary catheter placed. How should the nurse proceed?

• A) Insert the catheter without involving the LPN/LVN.
• B) Delegate the task to the LPN/LVN and hope that all goes well.
• C) Have the LPN/LVN observe the nurse placing the catheter.
• D) Observe as the LPN/LVN completes the task.

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