Which of the following workplace strategies can nurses use to help prevent fatigue? Select all that apply
a. stay up for 24 hours when you are switching from a day to night shift
b. take an uninterrupted 15-minute break every four hours
c. rotate shift work clockwise when possible (e.g., days, evenings, nights)
d. share a ride home or use public transportation
B, C, D
There are a number of tips to help nurses prevent fatigue in the workplace. Some of these include: 1) getting adequate sleep, 2) taking an uninterrupted 15-minute break every four hours, 3) rotating shift work clockwise when possible—days, evenings, nights (not staying up for 24 hours when switching from day to night shift as this can be the equivalent of a blood alcohol level of 0.10%), and 4) sharing a ride home or using public transportation. Other suggestions are: joining a safety committee at work, trying to build in a sanctioned short nap when working the night shift, and adequate nutrition and exercise.
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