A nurse has been working overtime because of high hospital census and a decreased work force. A danger of work-related burnout is:
A. emotional exhaustion.
B. a perception of personal accomplishment.
C. functioning at a more effective level.
D. hurting other's feelings without concern for their reaction.
A
Burnout occurs as a result of chronic stress related to changing technology, diversity in the workforce, organizational restructuring, changing work systems, difficult work schedules, fear of failure, and inadequate support services. Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization of others, and perceptions of reduced personal accomplishment, resulting from intense involvement with people in a caregiving environment.
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