The Newly Licensed Nurse Feels Overwhelmed by the Demands of Working

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Spend the lunch hour completing documentation while eating a sandwich
• B)Set the alarm earlier in order to get to work early
• C)Focus on work instead of on family until more familiar with the environment
• D)Differentiate between "have to do" and "nice to do" at work

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