According to Peplau, which nursing action demonstrates the nurse's role as a resource person?
A. The nurse balances a safe therapeutic environment to increase the client's sense of belonging.
B. The nurse holds a group meeting with the clients on the unit to discuss common feelings about mental illness.
C. The nurse monitors the administration of medications and watches for signs of "cheeking."
D. The nurse explains, in language the client can understand, information related to the client's health care.
ANS: D
According to Peplau, a resource person provides specific answers to questions usually formulated with relation to a larger problem.
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