Author Question: Identify which of the following would be detrimental for the nurse desiring to manage stress when ... (Read 59 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Identify which of the following would be detrimental for the nurse desiring to manage stress when working with a client/family in crisis.

1. Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced and healthy diet
2. Participate in memorials and rituals
3. Talk about your emotions
4. Maintain a consistent work assignment

Question 2

A nurse working with clients affected by a disaster event must be conscious not only of the clients' responses, but also the nurse's own responses. Which of the following would not be a common experience?

1. Not wanting to leave the scene until work is finished
2. Denying the need for rest and recovery time
3. Inability to engage in problem solving
4. Profound sadness, grief, and anger toward an abnormal event

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Knowledge of ways to manage stress is necessary when working with clients/families in crisis. It is often more beneficial to rotate work assignments away from the scene, from high-stress to lower-stress assignments. The other choices are beneficial in maintaining psychological and physical well-being for those who care for clients in crisis, especially at disaster sites.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: It is necessary for a nurse to be able to problem-solve using the nursing process. The nurse who is not able to cognitively function may be affected by exhaustion or some level of severe grief. The other responses are common reactions and are not necessarily negative, but can reach harmful levels.