Which nursing theorists promoted the interpersonal theory between the nurse and the patient?
A.
Hildegard Peplau
B.
Hattie Bessent
C.
Mary Mahoney
D.
Linda Richards
ANS: A
Dr. Peplau brought together theories from psychiatry and merged them with theories for nursing and communication.
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