Which of the following theorists influenced Kolcaba's development of comfort theory?
A. Orlando, Nightingale, and Henderson
B. Orlando, Orem, and Nightingale
C. Orlando, Henderson, and Watson
D. Orlando, Henderson, and Paterson and Zderad
ANS: D
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