Nurses who appear to be insulated against stress have MOST likely developed effective ways to engage in:
a. therapeutic denial
b. balanced power struggles
c. distraction through work immersion
d. appropriate nurse self-care
D
Nurses who appear to be insulated against stress have most likely developed effective ways to engage in appropriate self-care. Such self-care modalities as imagery, relaxation through meditation, and hypnosis can be implemented. These nurses have found a method for focusing learning from their bodies and mind when potential stress is present and how to cope effectively.
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