The charge nurse assigns the care of a patient receiving hemodialysis to a newly hired licensed practical nurse (LPN)who has no experience caring for hemodialysis patients.The LPN fails to inform the charge nurse of not having experience with this type of patient.What should the actions of the charge nurse be considered?

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The LPN's failure to inform the charge nurse of not having experience with hemodialysis patients is a breach of duty. As a result, harm was caused to the patient. This may be considered negligent behavior on the part of the LPN. The charge nurse should have assessed the LPN's competency before assigning the patient to them. Therefore, the charge nurse may also be considered negligent in their actions.

The Charge Nurse Assigns the Care of a Patient Receiving