A student nurse has recently started a new job in a long-term care facility. In the interview, the student was told that she would receive 2 weeks of orientation prior to working on her own. After the first night of work, the student was told she was now allowed to work on her own. This situation may lead to:
A) role conflict
B) role ambiguity
C) role strain
D) role transition

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Role ambiguity occurs when the person lacks knowledge of role expectations, which fosters anxiety and confusion which can lead to feelings of uncertainty about how to be successful in this new role. Role conflict is related to expectations concerning the role. Role conflict can be described as intrapersonal (role expectations conflict with the person's values), interpersonal (when the person's expectations differ from that of some significant other), or interrole (exists when a person is expected to fulfill two or more roles simultaneously). Role strain occurs when the person perceives himself as inadequate or unsuited for a role. This can occur in any role or because of having to fill too many roles. People make multiple role transitions in a lifetime.

A Student Nurse Has Recently Started a New Job in a Long-Term