The nurse is planning to utilize Peplau's nursing theory since it provides a perspective from which to view complex situations and direct interventions. Peplau's theory would be considered:
a. micro-range theory. c. nursing theory.
b. grand theory. d. middle-range theory.
ANS: D
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