The Nurse Manager Routinely Experiences Stress Related to Deadlines for Projects

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager routinely experiences stress related to deadlines for projects. What should be the nurse's first action to control this stress?

• A) Identify the actual stressor and the precipitating factors.
• B) Plan activities to minimize time constraints to reduce stress.
• C) Set aside a block of time each day for stress reduction.
• D) Engage in distraction activities to minimize the stress.

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Definitions:

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness that one might be judged or treated unfairly by others due to a socially devalued characteristic or identity.

Shift Blame

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Ingroup Bias

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