A patient asks a practical/vocational nursing student the following questions. To which option should the nurse respond, "I don't know the answer to your question, but I'll find someone who will discuss it with you"?
a. "What do you mean when you say ‘vital signs'?"
b. "May I get out of bed?"
c. "How do I call a nurse when I need one?"
d. "How much longer do I have to live?"
ANS: D
Questions about prognosis and impending death are the responsibility of the physician or, in some cases, the advanced practice nurse. The LPN/LVN should know in advance what can be discussed with the patient and be prepared to refer the person to a more knowledgeable practitioner. The other options are examples in which the LPN/LVN is capable of giving answers.
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