A new graduate nurse is seen crying when leaving work at the end of a scheduled shift. When asked about the emotional response, the reply is "this is not what I expected nursing to be." What is this nurse most likely experiencing?
A) Reaction to being a novice nurse
B) Low self-esteem
C) Culture shock
D) Reality shock Correct

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The nurse is likely experiencing reality shock, which is the discrepancy between what they were expecting from their nursing career and the actual day-to-day reality of the job. This is a common experience for new graduate nurses as they adjust to the demands and challenges of the profession.

A New Graduate Nurse Is Seen Crying When Leaving Work