A nurse’s conscience is an important factor in clinical decision-making. When related to the quality of the provided service, a troubled conscience can cause stress. Work related stress may be the presence of various environmental stressors and the individual’s coping ability. A prolonged period of exposure to stressful situations may lead to occupational burnout, as in physical and emotional exhaustion. Individuals with burnout syndrome exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety and depersonalisation.
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