The nurse is utilizing Dorothea Orem's nursing model when planning client care. In this model, the role of the nurse is to:
a. influence the client's development in achieving an optimal level of self-care.
b. promote the client's adaptive behaviors by manipulating stimuli.
c. identify and help the individual respond to stressors.
d. help clients develop patterns of living that accommodate environmental changes.
ANS: A
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