Samia finds that she has begun to think negatively about the way nursing care is delivered on her nursing unit.She often wishes that she were back on her old unit and in her familiar staff nurse role.This behaviour:
A) Is natural when a new position is assumed.
B) Diverts energy from internalization of Samia's new role.
C) Is justified if practices are deficient on the new unit.
D) Reflects Samia's astuteness as a clinician.

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Samia's negative thoughts and longing for her old role indicate a difficulty in internalizing her new role and can divert energy from adapting to the new unit's practices. It is important for Samia to address these thoughts and feelings with her supervisor or colleagues and work towards a positive attitude towards her new role and nursing practices on the unit.

Samia Finds That She Has Begun to Think Negatively About