Author Question: The new nurse feels overwhelmed by the demands of working on a busy acute care unit and maintaining ... (Read 27 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The new nurse feels overwhelmed by the demands of working on a busy acute care unit and maintaining a growing family. What strategy should this nurse employ to lessen this stress?

1. Spend the lunch hour completing documentation while eating a sandwich.
2. Set the alarm earlier in order to get to work early.
3. Focus on work instead of on family until more familiar with the environment.
4. Differentiate between have to do and nice to do at work.

Question 2

The nursing student admits to being mildly anxious about an upcoming examination. What is the likely result of this level of anxiety?

1. The student's perception and learning is enhanced.
2. The student's attention is focused solely on studying for the examination.
3. The student's only topic of conversation is the examination.
4. The student cannot talk about the examination without crying.

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The nurse should not try to eat lunch while working. This will not help reduce feeling overwhelmed at work.
Rationale 2: Getting adequate sleep and rest is one way to reduce feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Getting up earlier may cause enhanced feelings of stress because of fatigue.
Rationale 3: The nurse needs time to relax through spending time with family and in other activities.
Rationale 4: This nurse should differentiate between what is essential care at work and what is nice to do but can be eliminated on days when stress is high and resources are limited.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: With mild anxiety, the student's perception and learning will be enhanced.
Rationale 2: Focusing only on studying for the examination would indicate a moderate anxiety level.
Rationale 3: Severe anxiety is the level at which the examination would consume all of the student's energy.
Rationale 4: Panic is the state in which the student might lose control of emotions regarding the examination.