The theory of Hildegard Peplau is relevant to the practice of psychiatric nursing because it focuses on:
a. meeting the client's physical needs
b. a holistic perspective of the client
c. communication between the client and others
d. the nurse-client relationship
D
The theory of Hildegard Peplau is relevant to the practice of psychiatric nursing because it focuses on the nurse-client relationship. According to Peplau, the client enters into a relationship with the nurse and is helped to examine patterns of relationships and interactions with others.
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