A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired nurses to work on the unit.After educating them on reality shock,a student asks what physical and psychological symptoms the nurse may experience? The nurse manager replies:
A)"It is not possible to experience any physical or psychological symptoms from reality shock."
B)"You may experience headaches."
C)"It is possible that you will experience gastrointestinal upset."
D)"You could experience insomnia."
E)"Women may experience menorrhagia."

Question

A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired nurses to work on the unit.After educating them on reality shock,a student asks what physical and psychological symptoms the nurse may experience? The nurse manager replies: 
A)"It is not possible to experience any physical or psychological symptoms from reality shock."
B)"You may experience headaches."
C)"It is possible that you will experience gastrointestinal upset."
D)"You could experience insomnia."
E)"Women may experience menorrhagia."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reality shock can cause physical and psychological symptoms that are important for the nurse to be aware of.These can include headache,insomnia,feeling stressed out,gastrointestinal upset,and post-student blues.Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)is not a typical physical symptom of reality shock but is caused by uterine fibroids,endometriosis,or uterine polyps.Amenorrhea (absent menstrual flow)may be experienced because of stress associated with reality shock.

A Nurse Manager Is Preparing a Group of Newly Hired