At the end of a difficult week, the nurse is experiencing physical and emotional exhaustion. This is an example of:
a. burnout c. distress
b. crisis d. stress
A
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion in which adaptive energy is depleted, often among professionals.
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What will the patient's health care provider suspect? A) The patient is having an anxiety attack. B) The patient is having a hypersensitivity reaction. C) The patient is experiencing hypoglycemia. D) The patient is suffering from a myocardial infarction.
Failures and inadequacies in the health care facility's operation and organization are often misinterpreted as ethical issues. These issues are known as
a. systems problems. c. ethical issues. b. social problems. d. governmental problems.
1.08 + 31.2 = _____
a. 32.28 b. 32.082 c. 32.1 d. 32.4
What drug does the nurse recognize as being classified as a chemical stimulant?
A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) B) Polycarbophil (FiberCon) C) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) D) Docusate (Colace)