The charge nurse asks you to admit Mr. P. The flu is running rampant through the unit and you are very short staffed. The nurse then asks you to do the assessment and full nursing process for Mr. P. You are an LPN/LVN
Your response to the charge nurse is: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) "I am only an LPN/LVN. I am not allowed to 'assess.'"
B) "I would be happy to orient Mr. P and begin data collection."
C) "I will be happy to work with you or the RN on this patient's nursing process."
D) "You know that is not in my scope of practice."
E) "How quickly do you need it done?"
F) "May I have a nurse's aide to assist me?"
B, C
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