Active listening, involves:

A. Apply only to patient care:Professional boundaries extend beyond direct patient care, affecting communication, documentation, and interactions with families and colleagues, ensuring safe and ethical practice.

B. Are unnecessary in healthcare:Boundaries are essential in healthcare to protect patients and nurses, promote trust, and prevent ethical violations or exploitation.

C. Maintain therapeutic relationships and prevent exploitation:Professional boundaries help nurses provide care while maintaining appropriate emotional and physical limits, ensuring relationships remain therapeutic and that patients are not taken advantage of.

D. Should be flexible based on patient needs:Boundaries should be consistent, not flexible, to maintain ethical standards and prevent confusion, favoritism, or risk to patient safety.

A. Evaluating:Evaluating staff performance is part of a manager’s role and can be done constructively to support growth and accountability.

B. Understanding:Understanding staff needs and perspectives fosters a supportive and caring work environment, which is essential in effective management.

C. Delegating:Delegating tasks appropriately ensures efficient workflow and empowers staff, aligning with a caring managerial approach.

D. Judging:A caring LPN manager avoids a judgmental approach, as it can create fear, reduce trust, and hinder open communication. Instead, the manager focuses on guidance, support, and constructive feedback.