The nurse manager of the unit is implementing a program to assist the nursing staff in managing compassion fatigue. Which interventions will be the most successful?
A) Support group that nurses can participate in that meets on the unit
B) Exercise competitions to encourage nurse to exercise and log their time
C) Organized break times so nurses can get off the unit for breaks and lunches
D) Quiet area on the unit where the nurses can go during break
E) Promotion of work-life balance
F) None of above

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To care most effectively for others, nurses must first take time to care for themselves. Many of the stress reduction interventions incorporated into patient care plans can be effective in addressing the stressors faced by nurses. Exercise, balanced nutrition, and mindfulness therapy have been shown to help health care professionals in coping with the demands of patient care. Interventions designed specifically to prevent nurse burnout and address compassion fatigue include mentoring programs, quiet areas on a nursing unit for relaxation, availability of pastoral care, the sharing of feelings with trusted colleagues, and promotion of work-life balance.

The Nurse Manager of the Unit Is Implementing a Program