A registered nurse assigns the task of tracheostomy suctioning of a client to the LPN. The LPN informs the nurse that she has never done the procedure practically on a client. What should be the most appropriate response from the registered nurse?
A) "You are through with your theory class, so you should know."
B) "Take the help of the nurse who knows to perform the procedure."
C) "Take the help of the procedure manual and act accordingly."
D) "I will help you in performing the procedure on the client."

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The safest and most appropriate response would be for the registered nurse to offer to help the LPN perform the procedure on the client. This would provide an opportunity for the LPN to gain hands-on experience with the supervision and guidance of a more experienced nurse, which is essential for ensuring safe and effective patient care. Simply referring the LPN to a procedure manual or another nurse who knows how to perform the procedure may not provide sufficient support for the LPN, and may put the patient at risk if the LPN is not properly trained or supervised. Additionally, a response that is dismissive or critical of the LPN's perceived lack of knowledge or experience would not be conducive to a positive learning environment or to the provision of safe and effective patient care.

A Registered Nurse Assigns the Task of Tracheostomy Suctioning of a Client