A psychiatric–mental health nurse is providing care for a client who lives in the community. Which of the following preconditions is necessary before Peplau's Interpersonal Theory becomes an accurate framework for the nurse's practice?
A) Prolonged contact between the nurse and the client
B) Cultural similarity between the nurse and the client
C) Self-awareness and desire to change on the part of the client
D) The client's acknowledgment of the inadequacy of his coping skills
Ans: A
Peplau's theory focuses primarily on the nurse–client relationship in which problem-solving skills are developed. It is considered effective in long-term care, home health, and psychiatric settings where time allows for the development of a nurse–client relationship and, hopefully, a resolution to promote health.
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