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) This refers to the ability to regulate one's emotions and behaviors, which may not directly relate to the client's feelings of self-blame. B) This refers to the realization of one's potential and personal growth, which may not directly relate to the client's current struggle with self-blame. C) This refers to the perception of one's own worth and value. The client's feelings of self-blame suggest a struggle with self-esteem, as she may be internalizing blame for the assault. D) This refers to being excessively focused on oneself, which may not directly relate to the client's feelings of self-blame.