Psychosocial theories are needed in nursing because nursing is a diverse discipline that strives to meet which criteria? (Select all that apply.)
a. Physiological needs of the patient
b. Psychological needs of the patient
c. Sociocultural needs of the patient
d. Spiritual needs of the patient
e. The nurse-patient relationship
ANS: A, B, C, D
Nursing is a diverse discipline that strives to meet the physiologic, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients. The nurse-patient relationship forms the basis for Hildegard Peplau's theory of nursing.
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