Marty Has Been a Nurse for 15 Years

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Multiple Choice

Marty has been a nurse for 15 years. When she first started her career, she never missed a day of work, exhibited a wonderfully caring "bedside manner." She even volunteered for special teaching assignments. However, in the last several years, she tells her husband that the patients are overly demanding and they, as well as the doctors, do not appreciate any of her hard work. Marty feels "used up" and feels each day at work that she is "just going through the motions" hoping to get through the day. Mary is experiencing

• A)burnout.
• B)eustress.
• C)conflict.
• D)pressure.

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Definitions:

Gynecologic Examination

A medical process involving the evaluation of the female reproductive system, including the vagina, uterus, and ovaries.

Cervical Os

The opening of the cervix, leading from the vagina to the uterus, which changes during labor.

Stellate

Describes something that is star-shaped, often used in anatomical terms to describe the structure of certain cells or scars.

HPV

Human Papillomavirus, a common viral infection that can lead to warts on various parts of the body, including the genitals; some strains can cause cervical cancer.