A new LVN/LPN is being oriented to the psychiatric unit at a local hospital. At the end of the day, the new nurse asks the preceptor to explain what the RN is accountable for on the unit. What would be the preceptor's best answer?
A) "Both the physical and the mental health care of the clients"
B) "Everything"
C) "The physical care of the client"
D) "The mental health care of the client"
A
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