A new nurse complains to her preceptor that she has no time for therapeutic communication with her patients. Which of the following is the best strategy to help the nurse find more time for this communication? 1. Include communication while performing tasks such as changing dressings and checking vital signs. 2. Ask the patient if you can talk during the last few minutes of visiting hours. 3. Ask Pastoral care to come back a little later in the day. 4. Remind the nurse to complete all her tasks and then set up remaining time for communication.

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