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A New Graduate Nurse Is Seen Crying When Leaving Work

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A new graduate nurse is seen crying when leaving work at the end of a scheduled shift. When asked about the emotional response, the reply is "this is not what I expected nursing to be." What is this nurse most likely experiencing?


Definitions:

Psychoactive Substance

A chemical substance that changes brain function and leads to alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, or behavior.

Increased Use

A situation where there is a growing reliance on or consumption of a particular substance or technology.

Andropause

A term sometimes used to describe age-related changes in male hormone levels, particularly testosterone, paralleling menopause in females.

Male Menopause

A term used to describe a condition in middle-aged men that may mimic the symptoms of menopause, including changes in mood and libido, due to a gradual decline in testosterone levels.

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