When a patient states, "I don't feel like walking today," the nurse's most therapeutic verbal response would be:

A. "I think you should live with your family." This is too directive and imposes the nurse’s opinion rather than allowing the patient to explore their own options.

B. "Why don't you live with your family?" This response may come across as judgmental or dismissive, potentially making the patient feel defensive.

C. "If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me." This statement is not helpful and shifts the focus to the nurse’s feelings rather than exploring the patient’s concerns.

D. "Where have you considered living?" This is an open-ended question that invites the patient to discuss their thoughts and feelings, facilitating a more patient-centered response.

A. Scheduling admissions, discharges, and nurse staffing to keep the unit at the best occupancy and utilization. Scheduling and unit staffing are typically tasks for administrative staff rather than the direct responsibilities of an LPN.

B. Educating patients on how to use hospital computers to access information such as discharge instructions or information relative to specific medications. LPNs may be involved in patient education, including showing patients how to access relevant health information, making this a potential area of proficiency.

C. Input of data such as requests for radiographs or laboratory services. LPNs may be responsible for entering basic patient care data and service requests, making this a relevant skill in many clinical settings.

D. Programming the computer to record data from primary care providers and other healthcare workers. Programming tasks are typically not within the scope of LPN duties, as these require advanced computer skills beyond general data input.