A charge nurse is concerned by a nurse's recent behaviors. Which of the following behaviors by the nurse indicates that they are is experiencing burnout?

Rationale:

A. Somatic symptom disorder involves physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, but the client's intention to be the center of attention is more characteristic of factitious disorder.

B. Functional neurological symptom disorder involves neurological symptoms with no identifiable neurological basis, which does not align with the client’s motivations.

C. Factitious disorder involves the intentional production of symptoms to assume the sick role and gain attention, which aligns with the client's desire to be the center of a dramatic medical situation.

D. Illness anxiety disorder involves preoccupation with having a serious illness despite a lack of symptoms but does not involve intentionally causing harm.

Rationale:

A. A drug recovery support group can be beneficial for ongoing support but does not specifically address the work-related needs of a nurse returning to practice.

B. An early-release incarceration program is not relevant to the context of a nurse returning to work after completing treatment for substance abuse.

C. An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program is designed to support healthcare professionals returning to work after treatment for substance use disorders. These programs focus on monitoring and supporting the nurse while ensuring public safety.

D. An involuntary long-term residential treatment is not applicable to a nurse who has already completed a treatment program and is preparing to return to work.