The nurse explains that the role of the LPN/LVN in caring for clients with chronic illnesses is: (Select all that apply.) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Planning rehabilitation.
2. Preventing complications.
3. Delivering excellent physical care.
4. Providing emotional support.
5. Encouraging independence.
2,3,4,5
Rationale: The LPN/LVN plays an important role in preventing further complications, delivering excellent physical care, providing emotional support, and encouraging independence in the client who is living with a chronic illness. Physical Therapy and the physician plan rehabilitation.
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