The nurse manager was orienting a new staff nurse to the unit. The nurse manager identified the staff nurse's stress level when the staff nurse said:
a. "I'm so excited about this new job!"
b. "Is my license on the line if the equipment malfunctions?"
c. "I realize I'm just out of school, but I'm willing to learn."
d. "How long is orientation?"
ANS: B
Nurses face stress related to their exposure to life-and-death situations and their need to know how to use numerous pieces of equipment and deal with the consequences of equipment failure.
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