The charge nurse is assigned a float nurse to help on the ...

[strangeaffliction]

The charge nurse is assigned a float nurse to help on the children's unit. The nurse normally works with adults and says she feels out of place working with the children.
 
  In making the assignments, which of the following activities would the charge nurse NOT assign to the float nurse? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Administering daily medications
  2. Administering PRN medications
  3. Obtaining vital signs
  4. Making rounds with the psychiatrist
  5. Monitoring the children under close observation

Question 2

The nurse finds that the client with a somatoform disorder has physical symptoms, but there is no evidence of physiologic disease.
 
  The client may have decreased amounts of serotonin and endorphins, causing the client to experience an increased sensitivity to pain. This explanation of the client's symptoms is based in: 1. Communication theory.
  2. Humanistic theory.
  3. Biologic theory.
  4. Genetic theory.

[katieost]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: This nurse is not familiar with the children in terms of their medications, dosages, and at-risk behaviors. The nurse should not be assigned to perform functions with a high potential for errors in judgment and safety with an unfamiliar population. These functions include administering medications (PRN or otherwise) and monitoring a group of children under close observation. Since the nurse is not familiar with the issues, needs, and progress of the children, making rounds with the psychiatrist may be counterproductive. In this instance, the nurse should be given some time to orient to the children's unit.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Research has shown that brain abnormalities such as decreased serotonin and endorphins may lead to altered pain perception. Genetic theorists believe that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to somatization disorders. Communication theorists believe somatization is nonverbal body language intended to communicate a message to significant others. Humanistic theorists believe one must look at clients with somatoform disorders in the context of what is happening in the clients' lives.

[strangeaffliction]

Thank you

[katieost]

Happy to help you