A nurse directs the client interaction and plans for interventions to achieve client goals. According to Peplau's framework for psychodynamic nursing, what therapeutic role is this nurse assuming?
A. The role of technical expert
B. The role of resource person
C. The role of teacher
D. The role of leader
ANS: D
The nurse who directs client interaction and plans for interventions is assuming the role of leader. According to Peplau, a leader directs the nurse–client interaction and ensures that actions are taken to achieve goals.
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