Nurses on the midnight shift are experiencing difficulty with receiving materials from the central supply department. Last night a patient was admitted to the unit from the emergency department with a heart dysrhythmia. The nurse requested that a temporary pacemaker kit be placed in the unit as a standby in case the patient required its use. The central supply unit did not comply until the patient required its emergent use. The nurse was stressed. This is an example of which type of stress?

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This situation is an example of operational failures, as the central supply department did not provide the necessary materials in a timely manner, leading to additional stress for the nurse and potentially risking the patient's health.

Nurses on the Midnight Shift Are Experiencing Difficulty with Receiving