A new graduate nurse is moving from a small rural town to a metropolitan area to begin work in a public hospital. The nurse has had limited prior experience with the various cultural groups served by the hospital. This nurse is at risk for which of the following?

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The nurse is at risk for culture shock because transitioning from a small rural town to a metropolitan area with diverse cultural groups can be overwhelming and challenging. Prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping may occur as a result of culture shock, but they are not necessarily the initial risk factor.

A New Graduate Nurse Is Moving from a Small Rural