A nurse is integrating Peplau's model when providing care to a client with a mental illness. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a key component?
A) Suffering
B) Anxiety
C) Self-care
D) Nonverbal behaviors
Ans: B
Anxiety is a key concept of Peplau's model. According to her, anxiety is the energy that arises when expectations that are present are not met. If anxiety is not recognized, it continues to rise and escalates toward panic. Orem focused on self-care.
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