A student nurse says, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn by observing them." The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to this student by responding:

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Sullivan believed that the nurse's role includes educating patients and assisting them in developing effective interpersonal relationships. Mutuality, respect for the patient, unconditional acceptance, and empathy are cornerstones of Sullivan's theory. These cornerstones cannot be demonstrated by the nurse who does not interact with the patient. Observations provide only objective data. Priority nursing diagnoses usually cannot be accurately established without subjective data from the patient. The other distracters relate to Maslow's theory and behavioral theory.

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