A practicing nurse often volunteers for overtime when the unit is short staffed but now has a child who has a recurring illness and worries about the ability to continue this practice
The nursing manager could help this nurse by educating him or her about role a. ambiguity.
b. conflict.
c. integration.
d. stress.
B
Role conflict occurs when a person feels unable to meet the obligations of two or more roles, which is certainly the case here.
Role ambiguity occurs when the expectations of a role are not clearly defined.
Role integration refers to an ability to move fluidly between roles.
Role stress occurs when either a situation or the environment prevents a person from fulfilling the obligations of a role.
You might also like to view...
The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself. The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby is:
a. 6 months. b. 7 months. c. 8 months. d. 9 months.
If a service has a high certainty that the benefit is substantial, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force will give the service which of the following grades?
a. Grade A c. Grade C b. Grade B d. Grade D
Which factor contributes the most to an increased risk for chromosomal anomalies?
a. Maternal or paternal age b. Maternal or paternal occupation c. Environmental exposure to teratogens d. Seeking prenatal care late
Which laboratory result indicates hyperkalemia?
A. Serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (mmol/L) B. Serum potassium level of 7.8 mEq/L (mmol/L) C. Serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L (mmol/L) D. Serum sodium level of 148 mEq/L (mmol/L)