Which of the following actions by the nurse helps to prevent burnout?
a. Picking up extra shifts each week
b. Staying late to help out at the end of each shift
c. Scheduling a massage on a day off
d. Teaching at the local community college one day a week
C
A fun, relaxing activity that is not work-related can help prevent burnout, such as scheduling a massage on a day off. Picking up extra shifts, staying late to help out at the end of the shift, and teaching part-time one day a week may lead to burnout if the nurse is not careful.
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a. allows the tongue to fall forward. b. discourages thrombophlebitis. c. helps stabilize blood pressure. d. prevents abdominal distention.
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