Compassion Fatigue (CF)may Develop When a Nurse Feels Overwhelmed with Emotional

question 19

Multiple Choice

Compassion fatigue (CF) may develop when a nurse feels overwhelmed with emotional challenges.Which of the following statements is true of compassion fatigue?

• A) Nurses are especially vulnerable to compassion fatigue.
• B) The terms burnout and compassion fatigue are interchangeable.
• C) Compassion fatigue can be prevented and treated by the use of effective coping strategies.
• D) Compassion fatigue is work setting focused.

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