Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 718 of 2368

After caring for many dying clients, a nurse seems detached from the emotions of the care experience and appears numb to the seriousness of events. Which condition is the nurse most likely experiencing?

  1. Eustress
  2. Normal stress
  3. Increased resilience
  4. Compassion fatigue
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Correct answer: Compassion fatigue

Detachment and appearing numb are features of compassion fatigue, which follows prolonged exposure to difficult situations.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Burnout and Self-care: Mitigating Stress With Self-Care. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026