Prior to going on the first clinical practicum, the student nurse needs to identify factors that increase the risk of human error. Which of the following would be of primary concern for this student?

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Stress can greatly impact a nurse's ability to perform tasks accurately and safely, increase the risk of human error, and compromise patient safety. The other options, being late for a shift, workplace design, and capacity for doing a single task at a time, may have an impact but are not as significant as stress.

Prior to Going on the First Clinical Practicum, the Student