The nurse manager routinely experiences stress related to deadlines for projects. What should be the nurse's first action to control this stress?
A) Identify the actual stressor and the precipitating factors.
B) Plan activities to minimize time constraints to reduce stress.
C) Set aside a block of time each day for stress reduction.
D) Engage in distraction activities to minimize the stress.

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1. The first step of the nursing process is to assess the situation.
2. Before a plan can be made, the stressor must be assessed.
3. Implementation occurs after the stressor has been assessed and a plan developed.
4. Implementation occurs after the stressor has been assessed and a plan developed.

The Nurse Manager Routinely Experiences Stress Related to Deadlines for Projects