A nurse in the intensive care unit has been experiencing an excessive amount of stress in her workplace. She sees the employee health nurse and states, "I feel nervous and stressed all the time. Even when I go home, I don't feel better
What am I going to do?" What is the most appropriate response(s) from the employee health nurse? Select all that apply.
a. "If you are doing the best you can and it is not working, maybe you need to find another job."
b. "I'm happy to see you are here and asking for help dealing with your anxiety."
c. "Have you talked to some of your colleagues about the way you feel?"
d. "I will make a list for you of some coping strategies that may be helpful."
ANS: B, C
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