A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about staff safety issues related to compassion fatigue. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?

Rationale: A. Public confrontation can escalate workplace tension, damage professional relationships, and increase emotional stress among staff. In settings where compassion fatigue is a concern, healthy communication and private, respectful conflict resolution are recommended instead of public confrontation. B. This is partially correct in promoting workplace professionalism, but it is not the best answer related specifically to preventing or addressing compassion fatigue. A code of conduct supports behavioral expectations, but it does not directly address the emotional exhaustion, burnout, and work-life imbalance associated with compassion fatigue. C. Ignoring disruptive behaviors can worsen workplace stress, contribute to moral distress, and increase burnout among staff. Compassion fatigue is exacerbated in unhealthy work environments where problems are not addressed. D. Compassion fatigue results from prolonged emotional stress and overexposure to patient suffering. Maintaining a healthy work-life (work-family) balance helps nurses recover emotionally, reduces burnout, and improves resilience. Encouraging rest, boundaries, and time away from work is a key preventive strategy.