Using Hagerty and Patusky's theory of human relatedness (2003),the nurse-patient relationship has been reconceptualized by approaching
A) each patient contact as one step in a lengthy relationship-building process.
B) patients with a sense of the patient's autonomy, choice, and participation.
C) the relationship as one in which the nurse has the power.
D) the nurse-patient contact as an opportunity to streamline caregiving.

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According to Hagerty and Patusky's theory of human relatedness (2003), the nurse-patient relationship should be approached with a sense of the patient's autonomy, choice, and participation. This means that the nurse should work to empower the patient and involve them in their own care, rather than approaching the relationship as one in which the nurse has all the power. Each patient contact should be seen as an opportunity to build a strong relationship based on respect, communication, and mutual trust. This approach can help to improve patient outcomes and overall satisfaction with care.

Using Hagerty and Patusky's Theory of Human Relatedness (2003),the Nurse-Patient