Several novice nurses share lunch breaks and have comments such as, "I have insomnia from worrying about what I forgot to do for my patient," and "I have no energy," and "I can't believe I can't do my job correctly." These novice nurses are experiencing:
a. burnout.
b. self-worth.
c. confidence.
d. resilience.
ANS: A
Correct: Symptoms of burnout include extreme fatigue, headaches, difficulty sleeping, mood swings, anxiety, poor work quality, depression, and anger.
Incorrect:
b. These novice nurses are demonstrating low self-esteem.
c. These novice nurses are uncertain about their abilities as nurses.
d. These novice nurses feel defeated and lack flexibility to overcome feelings of inadequacy.
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