Which nursing theorist describes the nurse-patient relationship as interpersonal with a focus on compassion and empathy?
a. Kristen Swanson
b. Jean Watson
c. Madeleine Leininger
d. Joyce Travelbee
ANS: D
Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model describes steps toward compassionate and empathetic care. Leininger describes patient care and its relationship to cultural diversity. Swanson's five caring processes include maintaining belief, knowing, being with, doing for, and enabling. Watson's theory of Human Science and Human Care impacts both the person and the universe and is built upon 10 carative factors.
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