A nurse is having difficulty keeping up with the six assigned patients and serving on the ethics committee. In order to take charge of both personal and work life, the nurse focuses on improving physical energy by: (Select all that apply.)

a. telling herself, "I provide safe quality care and will provide this level of care to all my patients."
b. taking a deep breath and remaining calm to develop patience.
c. keeping a bottle of water available to consume a minimum of 24 ounces each shift.
d. going into the nurse's break room every 90 minutes to eat a healthy snack and prioritize remaining care.
e. enrolling in the hospital's fitness program, Nurses Need Nurturing.


ANS: C, D, E
Correct:
c. Drinking plenty of water promotes physical health.
d. Taking a break every 90 minutes, especially during long shifts such as 12-hour shifts, provides a much needed time to relax and reorganize.
e. Proper and frequent exercise promotes physical health.
Incorrect:
a. Positive self-talk promotes mental energy.
b. Patience is associated with spiritual energy.

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