The LPN/LVN notices that the nursing assistants are taking longer breaks than agency policy permits and wishes to change this behavior as quickly as possible. The LPN/LVN's initial actions should be to
A) verbally confront the employees with their behavior.
B) write reprimands to be placed in each employee's file.
C) ask for in-service classes on time management.
D) determine the reason staff members are taking longer breaks.

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Before attempting to solve any problem, the LPN/LVN must clearly identify the real problem. In this case, longer breaks may be the staff's reaction to a more fundamental workplace problem. Verbal confrontation should not be the initial action. Written reprimands should not be the initial action. In-service classes on time management would be an inappropriate initial action.

The LPN/LVN Notices That the Nursing Assistants Are Taking Longer