The nurse manager routinely experiences stress related to ...

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The nurse manager routinely experiences stress related to deadlines for projects. What should be the nurse's first action to control this stress?
 
  1. Identify the actual stressor and the precipitating factors.
  2. Plan activities to minimize time constraints to reduce stress.
  3. Set aside a block of time each day for stress reduction.
  4. Engage in distraction activities to minimize the stress.

Question 2

During an annual performance review, the staff nurse admits to being very stressed by the demands of the job, marriage, and four teenage children. Which comment by the nurse manager is indicated?
 
  1. We need to figure out what you can give up in your personal life to help decrease your stress.
  2. You need to be more flexible with the hours you work.
  3. You should not let your personal problems affect your work.
  4. Let's talk about how we can help you develop some resiliency.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The first step of the nursing process is to assess the situation.
Rationale 2: Before a plan can be made, the stressor must be assessed.
Rationale 3: Implementation occurs after the stressor has been assessed and a plan developed.
Rationale 4: Implementation occurs after the stressor has been assessed and a plan developed.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The nurse manager would look to the nurse's professional life for areas to decrease stress and should only make global statements regarding personal life.
Rationale 2: Asking the nurse to be more flexible with work hours, when there are the family's demands on time, would only increase stress.
Rationale 3: It is not reasonable to think that the nurse's personal life can be completely disregarded while the nurse is at work. Even if the nurse is not focusing or thinking about personal issues, the stress is still there.
Rationale 4: To manage the demands of a job, family, and society effectively and keep stress at levels that enhance performance, the key is to develop resiliency.
Global Rationale:

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