The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of these, if stated by the patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of its purpose?

Choice A reason: LPNs are involved in developing the patient's plan of care by gathering data and collaborating with the RN to ensure the plan is tailored to the patient's needs.

Choice B reason: Providing informed consent is typically the responsibility of the physician or advanced practice nurses, not the LPN.

Choice C reason: LPNs provide emotional support to patients, helping to alleviate anxiety and offering comfort before the surgery.

Choice D reason: LPNs assist with data collection, such as gathering vital signs and medical history, which is crucial for the preoperative assessment.

Choice E reason: Including families in preoperative care is part of the holistic approach to nursing, where LPNs can provide information and support to the patient's family.

Choice F reason: LPNs reinforce patient teaching by reviewing instructions and care plans with the patient and their family to ensure understanding and compliance.

Choice A reason: Cool, dry skin is not typically associated with a panic attack, which often involves symptoms like sweating due to the fight-or-flight response.

Choice B reason: Chest pain is a common symptom of panic attacks, often leading individuals to believe they are having a heart attack.

Choice C reason: Pallor, or paleness, may occur during a panic attack, but it is not as common as other symptoms like chest pain.

Choice D reason: Bradycardia, or slow heart rate, is not characteristic of a panic attack; tachycardia, or fast heart rate, is more common.