Social stressors are considered a major factor in the stress nurses ex

QUESTION

Social stressors are considered a major factor in the stress nurses experience in the healthcare system. Which of the following is not considered to be a social stressor?

a. High amounts of stress in the nursing home environment
b. Changes in the current healthcare system such as nursing strategies
c. Disruptive behavior coming from physicians and other healthcare workers
d. Stress triggers such as self-criticism and overanalyzing

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Personal stress triggers such as self-criticism are considered intrapersonal stressors; environmental factors such as change, work environment, and interactions with others are considered social stressors.