The nursing theory that is most likely to be implemented by the nurse as a basis for developing a therapeutic relationship with the adult or child psychiatric patients is
A) Maslow's hierarchy of human needs theory.
B) Jean Watson's theory of human care.
C) Orem's self-care deficit theory.
D) Peplau's interpersonal relations theory.

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Nurses who work with adult or child psychiatric patients are more likely to use Peplau's interpersonal relations theory as a basis for developing a therapeutic relationship with the patient.The relationship that is developed has certain parameters and is the major part of the treatment.

The Nursing Theory That Is Most Likely to Be Implemented