Despite Working in a Highly Stressful Nursing Unit and Accepting

question 19

Multiple Choice

Despite working in a highly stressful nursing unit and accepting additional shifts, a new nurse has a strategy to prevent burnout. Which strategy will be best for the nurse to use?

• A) Delegate complex nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel.
• B) Strengthen friendships outside the workplace.
• C) Write for 10 minutes in a journal every day.
• D) Use progressive muscle relaxation.

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Definitions:

Sensory System

The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Projection Area

A region of the brain where neurons process sensory information received from the external environment.

Epileptic Attack

A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain leading to symptoms that may include convulsions, sensory disturbances, or loss of consciousness.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating inter-hemispheric communication.