A charge nurse has been trying to please all the nurses, physicians, clients, and staff of the unit. This has caused considerable stress for this nurse. After a few days off, the nurse decides to manage the role differently. What has occurred to the nurse over these days off?

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1. Role conflict may be what caused the nurse to experience the stress.
2. The role has already been defined upon promotion to charge nurse.
3. Role redefinition involves clarifying roles and attempting to integrate or tie together the various roles individuals play. This nurse had to redefine the role and role expectations.
4. Interrelated conflict does not apply to this situation.

A Charge Nurse Has Been Trying to Please All the Nurses