A paramedic who is working in the emergency room has been having severe mood swings. The nurse manager meets with the paramedic in private and inquires as to the rationale for the mood swings.
The manager learns the paramedic has been working in the field in addition to the ER. The manager suggests the paramedic take advantage of the organizations employee assistance program. The manager suspects the paramedic is: 1. Suicidal.
2. Suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
3. Not challenged.
4. Suffering from compassion fatigue.
Question 2
A nurse has worked on the medical surgical unit for the past 10 years. The nurse has applied for a transfer to the ER (emergency room).
When the nurse informs the unit manager of the request to transfer, the nurse informs the manager, Im burned out. Which of the following describes burnout? 1. The nurse is unable to function as a nurse.
2. The nurse is exhausted physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
3. The nurse is not challenged by his current position.
4. The nurse is ready to leave the nursing profession.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Home Health Nurse.
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