Question

are not 2. Identify team members and their specific roles in a patient with syncope and altered mental status. Role Team Member Primary nurse Secondary nurse 3. Relevant Data Exercise: Fill in the columns below. Relevant Data Relevant Data from from Report Other Sources Data Missing Sources of Missing Data Data Requiring follow-up Initial Focused Assessment Physical Exam

Answer 1

Primary roles of nurse include

1. Teacher
2. Resource person
3. Counsellor
4. Surrogate
5. Leader
6. Stranger

Teacher- imparts knowledge in reference to need or interest

Resource person- one who provides a specific needed information that aids in understanding of problem

Counsellor- helps to understand and integrate the meaning of current life circumstances and provides guidance upon it

Surrogate- helps to clarify domains of dependence interdependence and independence and acts on client behalf as an advocate

Leader- helps client assume maximum responsibility for meeting treatment goals in satisfied way

Stranger- receives the client in same way one meets a stranger in other life situation provides trust

Secondary roles of nurse

1. Technical expert
2. Mediator
3. Administrator
4. Safety agent
5. Researchers
6. Manager of environment

The secondary roles are additional roles in nursing health care