The Conflict Between a New Graduate's Expectations and the Reality

question 28

Multiple Choice

The conflict between a new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position is known as

• A)honeymoon period
• B)recovery phase
• C)resolution phase
• D)reality shock

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in outside stimuli, without the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Biological Factors

Elements within an organism’s biological system, including genetic, neurological, or physical conditions, that influence its behavior, function, and development.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by chronic, fluctuating mood disturbances involving periods of hypomania and mild depression.

DSM-5 Criteria

The diagnostic standards and criteria for psychiatric disorders as outlined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.