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lindiwe · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A night shift nurse is having difficulty adjusting to the physiological stress of the shift. A seasoned night shift nurse offered advice. Which of the following would be beneficial in managing the physiological stress of working the night shift?

1. Adequate rest and a healthy diet between shifts
2. Increasing intake of caffeine prior to the shift
3. Taking frequent bathroom breaks
4. Obtaining a prescription for a sleeping aid

Question 2

A night shift nurse who has returned from maternity leave is much stressed. The nurse has difficulty focusing on her tasks. Which of the following would apply to the nurses level of stress? Select all that apply.

1. Family problems related to different shift schedules
2. The physiological stress adjusting to the shift
3. A change in the family dynamics
4. Being married
5. Assistance from other nursing staff

AISCAMPING · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Reducing physiological stress can occur by receiving adequate rest and work breaks, rotating
staff between two shifts, and never scheduling double back shifts (shifts in which the
employee has only 8 hours of rest between shifts).

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Conflict from family and professional roles, evening/night shift, and changes in family work
schedules add stress. Assistance from nursing staff should decrease the nurses level of stress
along with the assistance of a spouse.