Susie has just become an LPN and is at her first job on a geriatric transitional unit as a staff nurse. Mary, an expert geriatric nurse, has been asked to mentor Susie. What functions will Mary perform to best help Susie as she begins this job?
1.
Direct and evaluate Susie's care.
2.
Support and teach Susie.
3.
Observe Susie for mistakes.
4.
Wait to help until Susie asks for it.
ANS: 2
Nursing mentors should be nurses who are experts and who support and teach novice nurses. These mentors give willingly to help novice nurses become experts.
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