A New Nurse on a Busy Intensive Care Unit Thinks

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new nurse on a busy intensive care unit thinks constantly about potential mistakes and has started dreading going to work.This nurse uses alcohol to relax.Which of the following is most likely true?

• A)The nurse's stress level is too high.
• B)The nurse is a victim of bullying.
• C)The nurse is a victim of sexual harassment.
• D)The nurse is unprepared to be on a high acuity unit.

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Definitions:

Confrontive

Pertaining to approaches or techniques in therapy that involve challenging a client's beliefs or behaviors directly.

Reality Therapy

A form of counseling that focuses on helping individuals take responsibility for improving their own lives by making better choices.

Responsible Catharsis

The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions in a controlled and conscious manner.

Consciousness Raising

A process aimed at increasing awareness about oneself, one's environment, or social issues, often used in psychotherapy and social movements.