Nurses on the midnight shift are experiencing difficulty with receiving materials from the central supply department. Last night a patient was admitted to the unit from the emergency department with a heart dysrhythmia
The nurse requested that a temporary pacemaker kit be placed in the unit as a standby in case the patient required its use. The central supply unit did not comply until the patient required its emergent use. The nurse was stressed. This is an example of which type of stress? a. Operational failures
b. Overload of role
c. Resistant resources
d. Role conflict
A
Operational failures create added stressors for nursing staff at the bedside. The nurse is attempt-ing to obtain a necessary piece of equipment that will create a safer condition for the patient.
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