NHS staff 'shattered' as pandemic's grip takes hold

The transcript highlights the immense challenges faced by ITU nurses and support staff during difficult times. It emphasizes the emotional and physical strain on healthcare workers, who are often placed in unfamiliar environments and tasked with caring for critically ill patients. The narrative also touches on the personal impact of these challenges, including concerns for family and the difficulty of managing stress without succumbing to it. The situation is described as unprecedented in the speaker's 20-year career, underscoring the severity of the circumstances.

What is one of the main challenges faced by ITU and support nurses in unfamiliar environments?

• Long working hours

• Inadequate training

• Fear and unfamiliarity

• Lack of medical supplies

What constant worry do nurses face according to the second section?

• Their career progression

• Their personal and family safety

• Their work-life balance

• Their financial stability

How long has the narrator been qualified as a nurse?

• Over 10 years

• Over 15 years

• Over 20 years

• Over 25 years

What makes the situation particularly difficult to rationalize for the nurses?

• Seeing every patient as a family member

• The long working hours

• The lack of support from management

• The overwhelming number of patients

What emotional response do nurses try to avoid when they go home?

• Feeling angry

• Feeling indifferent

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Feeling joyful