The Most Important Approach That a Nurse Manager Can Take

question 13

Multiple Choice

The most important approach that a nurse manager can take with an emotionally troubled employee is to:

• A) act as a therapist for the employee.
• B) adjust the standard of care to assist the employee.
• C) assist the employee in obtaining professional help.
• D) adjust the employee's work schedule to decrease stress.

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Definitions:

Self-Blame

The act of attributing failure or negative events to one's own actions or deficiencies, often ignoring external circumstances.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where an individual justifies actions or feelings with seemingly logical explanations, often to hide the true reasons.

Fears And Phobias

Fears and Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific situations, objects, or activities that lead to avoidance behavior.

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense re-experiencings of past traumatic events, often a symptom of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).