A nurse caring for a patient with cancer explores the patient's loneliness, helps the patient express fear and develops a genuine person-to-person relationship. Which theorist is most associated with this approach?

Correct answer: A. Joyce Travelbee

  • A. Joyce Travelbee
  • B. Dorothy Johnson
  • C. Myra Levine
  • D. Dorothea Orem

Explanation

Travelbee described nursing as a human-to-human relationship in which the nurse helps the person find meaning in illness and suffering. Her approach goes beyond completing physical tasks or maintaining behavioral balance.

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