On the second day after a disaster,a male colleague tells the nurse he has a splitting headache.The nurse notes the colleague is feeling irritable and having difficulty focusing.Which of the following actions should the nurse take in response to the complaint of headache?

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Symptoms of early stress and burnout include minor tremors,nausea,inability to concentrate,difficulty thinking,and problems with memory.Suppressing feelings of guilt,powerlessness,anger,and other signs of stress eventually will lead to symptoms such as irritability,fatigue,headaches,and distortions of bodily functions.It is normal to experience stress,but it must be addressed.The worst thing anyone can do is to deny that it exists.The American Red Cross recommends that the worker get enough sleep and take time away from the disaster (i.e.,take breaks).The colleague should deal with his emotions now and not put them off to deal with later.The symptoms that are described relate to early stress and burnout,thus,not multi-tasking or drinking more water are probably not going to help relieve his symptoms.

On the Second Day After a Disaster,a Male Colleague Tells