The LPN/LVN charge nurse notices that a new nursing assistant has offensive body odor. The LPN/LVN charge nurse should
a. report this finding to the RN supervisor.
b. send the person to the locker room to shower and put on clean clothes.
c. terminate the nursing assistant.
d. meet with the person to inform her of the problem and reinforce agency expectations.
ANS: D
This action encourages the nursing assistant to take personal responsibility for her hygiene and appearance. The other actions do not permit the nursing assistant the opportunity to take personal responsibility.
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