high stress situations

What are Common High-Stress Situations?

Several scenarios in nursing practice are known to be particularly stressful:
- Emergency Situations: Handling traumatic injuries, cardiac arrests, and other life-threatening conditions demands quick thinking and calmness under pressure.
- End-of-Life Care: Providing care for terminally ill patients and supporting grieving families can be emotionally taxing.
- Workplace Violence: Nurses often face verbal and sometimes physical abuse from patients or their families.
- Staff Shortages: Insufficient staffing can lead to increased workloads and decreased time for patient care, heightening stress levels.

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