A Student Who Is Just Starting Her Nursing Career Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

A student who is just starting her nursing career has a feeling of helplessness, discomfort, and disorientation. While working on the unit, the nurse experiences anxiety and wonders if this is the right career for her. This nurse is likely experiencing:

• A) Undiagnosed mental illness
• B) Regression
• C) Culture shock
• D) Bipolar disorder

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