A nurse has a busy home life and a full-time work schedule and has just been asked to work an overtime night shift. The nurse should recognize that:
A) fatigue and lack of sleep can cause errors in care.
B) increased hours of work lead to increased competence and confidence.
C) rejecting an overtime shift places an unfair burden on coworkers.
D) work responsibilities should take precedence over personal responsibilities.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Mental and physical fatigue put nurses at risk for personal injury and clients at risk for errors in care. It is true that experience leads to confidence, but maximizing hours of work does not necessarily lead to better care. Work responsibilities do not always supersede personal responsibilities. A nurse should not feel obliged to accept all overtime.
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