If psychiatric nurses used Orem's theory for structuring much of their nursing practice, a major focus area for assessment would be the client's ability to:

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Orem's theory emphasizes the importance of self-care in meeting psychosocial needs. Therefore, assessment of the client's ability to implement self-care would be a major focus area in using this theory for psychiatric nursing practice. While the other options are important considerations in psychiatric nursing, they are not specifically emphasized in Orem's theory.

If Psychiatric Nurses Used Orem's Theory for Structuring Much of Their