LPNs dealing with dying people need all the following skills except
a. Sense of humor
b. Good listening skills
c. Immaturity
d. Flexibility
C
LPNs and all personnel dealing with dying individuals need a high level of maturity, tolerance, and empathy; excellent communication skills; a sense of confidentiality, flexibility, dependability; good listening skills; and a sense of humor.
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