A night shift nurse is having difficulty adjusting to the physiological stress of the shift. A seasoned night shift nurse offered advice. Which of the following would be beneficial in managing the physiological stress of working the night shift?
1. Adequate rest and a healthy diet between shifts
2. Increasing intake of caffeine prior to the shift
3. Taking frequent bathroom breaks
4. Obtaining a prescription for a sleeping aid
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Explanation: 1. Reducing physiological stress can occur by receiving adequate rest and work breaks, rotating
staff between two shifts, and never scheduling ?double back? shifts (shifts in which the
employee has only 8 hours of rest between shifts).
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Fill in the blank with correct word