Which action by the mentor can help reduce the impact of reality shock on the mentee during the resolution phase?
a. Expect the mentee to problem solve clini-cal issues independently.
b. Continue to practicing skills that he or she is comfortable with.
c. Reinforce positive qualities that the men-tee possesses.
d. Point out negative qualities for the mentee to change.
C
The role of the mentor during the resolution phase is to remain supportive to the mentee. Pointing out positive qualities that the mentee possess is one way to achieve this. Expecting the mentee to problem solve independently and pointing out negative characteristics will not assist in the resolution of reality shock.
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