Tomas,a New RN,is Finding It Difficult to Practice Because He

question 17

Multiple Choice

Tomas,a new RN,is finding it difficult to practice because he is encountering,on a daily basis,differences between his learned ideals and what he is witnessing as nursing practice on the unit.This situation is an example of:

• A) The theory-to-practice gap.
• B) Transition shock.
• C) An inadequately prepared nurse.
• D) Ethical distress.

Evaluate the effect of social support on health and coping strategies.

Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) and their implications on health.

Distinguish between stressors and responses to stress.

Understand behavior patterns associated with health outcomes.

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Definitions:

Actualisation

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Enlightenment

A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe, which emphasized reason, scientific inquiry, and individual liberty over traditional social hierarchies and religious dogma.

Secularisation

The process by which religious institutions, practices, and beliefs lose their social significance, reflecting a societal shift towards secular or non-religious values.