In one of the observation sessions, two nurses on a
morning shift were assigned by the head nurse to deliver
care to six patients each. During the work shift, two of
the patients who received care from one of the nurses
needed the nurses attention at the same time. One patient
experienced a side-effect of the medication therapy
and, simultaneously, another patient called the nurse to
take care of a displaced venous catheter. This is considered
to be a stressful condition for the nurse, which
might possibly endanger the safety of the patients.