A night shift nurse who has returned from maternity leave is much stressed. The nurse has difficulty focusing on her tasks. Which of the following would apply to the nurse?s level of stress? Select all that apply
1. Family problems related to different shift schedules
2. The physiological stress adjusting to the shift
3. A change in the family dynamics
4. Being married
5. Assistance from other nursing staff
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Conflict from family and professional roles, evening/night shift, and changes in family work
schedules add stress. Assistance from nursing staff should decrease the nurse?s level of stress
along with the assistance of a spouse.
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