A newly hired registered nurse is having difficulty focusing and performing nursing tasks. The nurse manager has noted a decrease in the nurse's performance. When meeting with the nurse, the manager learns the nurse has recently gotten married and moved into a new home. The client load in the unit has returned to normal levels from very high levels and another newly hired nurse was terminated for disruptive behavior. The nurse reports that "everyone has been so nice and they try to help me." Which situations are most likely causing this nurse's stress?

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The nurse is likely experiencing stress due to multiple factors including marriage and purchasing a new home, which are both major life changes. Additionally, the disruption caused by the termination of a coworker may be adding to the nurse's stress levels. The decreased workload and assistance from other nursing staff may actually be sources of support and should not be causing stress.

A Newly Hired Registered Nurse Is Having Difficulty Focusing and Performing