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"
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.
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