According to Orem's self-care deficit theory, self-care agency refers to which concept?
Correct answer: A. The patient's ability to perform needed self-care
- A. The patient's ability to perform needed self-care
- B. The nurse's skill in providing direct care
- C. The health service's ability to prevent illness
- D. The family's willingness to supervise treatment
Explanation
Self-care agency is the person's learned ability to meet self-care needs. It is different from therapeutic self-care demand, which describes the care required to maintain health.
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