A young adult female client is admitted to the Emergency Department after being raped in a shopping center parking lot. The client expresses no suicidal ideation but expresses feelings of self-blame for not taking precautions when going to her car. According to theorists, such as Maslow and Erikson, this client is struggling with which issue?

A. Self-absorption refers to excessive focus on oneself, which is not the primary issue described in this scenario. B. Self-actualization involves realizing one's potential and may not be the immediate concern for a person dealing with trauma. C. Self-control relates to managing one's impulses and behavior, which may not be the primary issue in this context. D. Self-esteem is the concept most closely related to feelings of self-blame and is a common struggle for individuals who have experienced trauma. The client is grappling with self-worth and blaming herself for not taking precautions.