Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Nursing Practice

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practice in rural environments?

• A) Anonymity
• B) Less autonomy
• C) Professional isolation
• D) Faster pace

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Definitions:

Psychological Origins

The root causes or sources of behaviors or mental states that originate in the mind or psychological processes.

Diagnostic Criteria

Diagnostic criteria are a set of guidelines and symptoms used by healthcare professionals to accurately identify and classify medical conditions and disorders.

Catatonia

A pattern of extreme psychomotor symptoms, found in some forms of schizophrenia, which may include catatonic stupor, rigidity, or posturing.

HPA Pathway

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands, affecting stress response, digestion, immune system, mood and emotions, and energy storage and expenditure.