A nurse experiences a stress reaction while working with the survivors of a disaster.Which of the following best describes what has happened?
A) The nurse makes decisions to assist with care coordination of the survivors.
B) The nurse tells the supervisor of the disaster the details of the care that was provided.
C) The nurse cries after returning home at the end of the day.
D) The nurse refuses to follow orders.

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Symptoms that may signal a need for stress management assistance include the following: being reluctant or refusing to leave the scene until the work is finished; denying needed rest and recovery time; feelings of overriding stress and fatigue; engaging in unnecessary risk-taking activities; difficulty communicating thoughts,remembering instructions,making decisions,or concentrating; engaging in unnecessary arguments; having a limited attention span; and refusing to follow orders.

A Nurse Experiences a Stress Reaction While Working with the Survivors