Nursing staff members from an acute psychiatric unit have been asked to identify a nursing theory they can easily identify with in their practice. Understanding the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship between themselves and their clients, which theorist would they most likely be drawn to?

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Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and mutual trust. Her theory provides a framework for the nursing staff on how to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with their clients in an acute psychiatric unit.

Nursing Staff Members from an Acute Psychiatric Unit Have Been