Some stress management techniques are listed below. Which of the following is not a good technique for nurses to consider when relieving stress?
a. do not procrastinate c. be polite to all
b. set realistic goals d. keep things to yourself
D
A variety of stress relief techniques is available today to guide nurses in ways to help manage stressors. Some of these include: 1) do not procrastinate, 2) set realistic goals, 3) be polite to all, 4) talk about your worries (not keep things to yourself), 5) forgive your mistakes, 6) do a good deed, 7) focus on the positive, and 8) let go of the need to be perfect.
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