A mental health nurse is discussing potentially adverse effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). According to Peplau's Interpersonal Theory, the nurse is functioning in which of the following nursing roles?
A) Therapist
B) Manager
C) Teacher
D) Socializing agent
Ans: C
Peplau believed that the nurse serves as a therapist, counselor, socializing agent, manager, technical nurse, mother surrogate, and teacher. In this situation, the nurse is functioning in the teacher mode.
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