The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time
The phase of role transition being experienced is the role of: a. Acceptance.
b. Negotiation.
c. Discrepancy.
d. Internalization.
C
Role discrepancy is an experience that includes a gap between what is expected and what is oc-curring and can lead to disillusionment, discomfort, and frustration. If the unit manager values the relationship and sees the differences between performance and expectations as correctable, then the manager is likely to stay in the role.
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