A psychiatric–mental health nurse is experiencing signs of burnout following a particularly busy and emotionally exhausting series of shifts on the unit. Which of the following actions is most likely to help this nurse cope with burnout?
A) He should set realistic expectations for himself.
B) He should take responsibility for others' problems.
C) He should ensure that work remains his highest priority.
D) He should refrain from expressing his frustrations with his work.
Ans: A
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Nurses need to cultivate realistic expectations from the job and from themselves. To stay healthy and happy, nurses should refuse to accept responsibility for others' problems; manage client care according to priorities; keep priorities for family, friends, and personal goals in order; search for creative ways to express excellence at work; and never stop learning.
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