A nurse has sought the counsel of the nurse manager. The nurse who transferred to the intensive care environment 6 months ago reports feeling "burned out."
The nurse voices curiosity about how this could happen after such a short time in the unit. The charge nurse's response should contain which of the following information? 1. The nurse most likely is not a good candidate for the intensive care unit.
2. The nurse is having a delayed response to change in work environment.
3. Burnout is not limited to long-term exposure to a work environment.
4. Burnout cannot be predicted.
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Rationale: Burnout may result not only from remaining in a work environment for a long period of time but also from working in a stressful environment in which a great deal of flexibility is expected and patient conditions change rapidly. The nurse may still be a good candidate for the intensive care unit. There is no indication the nurse is not adapting to the change in work environment. Burnout can be linked to certain work environments.
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