As a patient, Shelby has an obligation to follow her doctor's treatment plan. However, her prescribed drug makes her feel very drowsy, preventing her from carrying out her role as a mother. Shelby feels she is not alert enough to properly care for her daughter. Shelby is experiencing
A)role strain.
B)status inconsistency.
C)a role set.
D)role conflict.

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Shelby is experiencing role conflict, which occurs when the demands of one role clash with the demands of another role. In this case, her role as a patient following a treatment plan conflicts with her role as a mother needing to be alert and care for her daughter.

As a Patient, Shelby Has an Obligation to Follow Her