Asked by Melissa Kasper on May 31, 2024
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A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?
A) Lateral violence and intrapersonal conflict
B) Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
C) Short-term grief and single stressor
D) Physical and mental exhaustion
Compassion Fatigue
A form of emotional and physical exhaustion often experienced by those providing care to others, characterized by a decreased ability to empathize.
Burnout
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, notably in the workplace, resulting in decreased productivity and a sense of disillusionment.
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Emotional duress experienced by individuals who indirectly experience trauma through a firsthand account or narrative of another person's traumatic experience.
- Comprehend the notion of professional responsibility and independence in the nursing field.
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BP
Brittany PerryMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Compassion fatigue is a term used to describe a state of burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Compassion fatigue may contribute to what is described as lateral violence (nurse-nurse interactions, not intrapersonal). Frequent, intense, or prolonged exposure to grief and loss places nurses at risk for developing compassion fatigue. Stressors, not a single stressor, contribute to compassion fatigue. Physical and mental exhaustion describes burnout only.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion of professional responsibility and independence in the nursing field.