According to Orem's self-care deficit theory, therapeutic self-care demand refers to which concept?
Correct answer: B. The total self-care actions required to meet needs
- A. The patient's ability to perform self-care activities
- B. The total self-care actions required to meet needs
- C. The nurse's skill in providing dependent care
- D. The patient's motivation to accept nursing support
Explanation
Therapeutic self-care demand is the complete set of self-care actions needed to meet the person's known requirements. Self-care agency is the person's ability to perform those actions, so option A is the common trap.
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