Author Question: The newly hired graduate nurse learns she will be placed on probation for the first six months of ... (Read 74 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The newly hired graduate nurse learns she will be placed on probation for the first six months of employment. Which of the following explain the purpose of the probationary period? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Determine an appropriate salary based on the type of work performed.
2. Determine ability to perfect skills and perform them in a timely manner.
3. Determine if others working in the facility like the new nurse.
4. Allow the newly hired nurse to determine if this is the correct facility for her.
5. Determine if the graduate nurse is able to work as a member of the team.

Question 2

The 24-year-old client who had laparoscopic surgery for removal of ovarian cysts tells the nurse she is having pain in the left shoulder. The nurse's best response is which of the following?

1. I'll contact your physician immediately.
2. The pain is referred pain, and is common after laparoscopic surgery.
3. Why do you think you are having a heart attack?
4. You are too young to have a heart attack.

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,4,5
Rationale: The probationary period serves both the hiring facility and the employee, allowing both to make sure this job is a good fit. The facility will determine if the employee can act as a team member, and perfect skills and perform them in a timely manner. Salary is determined at time of hire, and others will not be questioned about what they think of the new employee, although working cooperatively is important.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: The nurse is aware that pain in the shoulder is a common occurrence after any kind of abdominal surgery. The nurse would explain the cause of the pain to the client to relieve her anxiety. Contacting the physician is not indicated in this case. The client wouldn't know why she thinks she's having a heart attack, and dwelling on this concept will only increase the client's anxiety further. It is better to explain that it is not true immediately. Telling her she is too young for a heart attack is negating the client's concerns without providing any real information.