A nurse working in a medical patient care unit states, “I am having trouble sleeping, and I eat nonstop when I get home. All I can think of when I get to work is how I can’t wait for my shift to be over. I wish I felt happy again.” What are the best responses from the nurse manager? (Select all that apply) EXPLAIN in a minimum of 200-300 words. 1. "I'm sure this is just a phase you are going through. Hang in there. You'll feel better soon.” 2. "I know several nurses who feel this way every now and then. Tell me about the patients you have cared for recently. Did you find it difficult to care for them?" 3. "You can take diphenhydramine over the counter to help you sleep at night." 4. "Describe for me what you do with your time when you are not working." 5. "The hospital just started a group where nurses get together to talk about their feelings. Would you like for me to e-mail the schedule to you?

A nurse working in a medical patient care unit states, “I am having trouble sleeping, and I eat nonstop when I get home. All I can think of when I get to work is how I can’t wait for my shift to be over. I wish I felt happy again.” What are the best responses from the nurse manager? (Select all that apply) EXPLAIN in a minimum of 200-300 words. 1. "I'm sure this is just a phase you are going through. Hang in there. You'll feel better soon.” 2. "I know several nurses who feel this way every now and then. Tell me about the patients you have cared for recently. Did you find it difficult to care for them?" 3. "You can take diphenhydramine over the counter to help you sleep at night." 4. "Describe for me what you do with your time when you are not working." 5. "The hospital just started a group where nurses get together to talk about their feelings. Would you like for me to e-mail the schedule to you?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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