When integrating the Neuman systems model while caring for a client with a mood disorder, a nurse would focus on which of the following about the client?
A) Behaviors
B) Relationships
C) Self-care activities
D) Stressors
Ans: D
The Neuman systems model focuses on the client system interacting with the environment. Neuman was one of the first psychiatric nurses to include the concept of stressors in understanding nursing care. Behaviors, relationships, and self-care activities would not be addressed.
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