There Is an Increased Potential for Burnout for Nurses Working

question 2

Multiple Choice

There is an increased potential for burnout for nurses working in critical care due to the often-complex cases and the length of time that nurses care for and support people and their families. Self-care can be facilitated by:

• A) Avoiding discussions with others about worries or concerns
• B) Team working and supportive discussions with colleagues, including debrief and supervision opportunities
• C) Keeping things bottled up, other people may be feeling stressed and it is not fair to burden others
• D) Continuing to work when you feel exhausted and drained

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