A nurse was very excited at being given the opportunity to spend a year working in Botswana.After 2 months,however,the nurse was feeling both depressed and angry.Knowing the agreement was to stay a calendar year made the nurse feel panic-stricken.Which of the following problems is the nurse most likely experiencing?

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Anger,depression,panic,denial,and depression may all result from culture shock.Culture shock can have serious consequences.It can lead to acts of aggression toward self or others,a loss of appetite and sleep,and general malaise that can result in death.Fatigue,frustration,and tiredness are all possible explanations;however,the most likely problem is culture shock.

A Nurse Was Very Excited at Being Given the Opportunity