A nurse has been out of school about 6 months. Which of the following would indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?
a. Having chronic fatigue, increased irrita-bility, and feelings of helplessness
b. Feels angry regarding the type of care be-ing delivered and scheduling of staff cov-erage
c. Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree and works double shifts for extra money
d. Is disorganized regarding patient care and has to stay late to finish shift work
A
Fatigue, irritability, and feelings of helplessness are all early signs of burnout. Anger regarding care may be very appropriate; how the anger is directed is important. Overscheduling oneself is something that may promote early burnout, as are disorganization and poor time management.
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