When admitting a patient to a hospital unit, a nurse demonstrates a caring demeanor by
1. Smiling and speaking kindly.
2. Exhibiting tense body language and frowning.
3. Informing the patient he or she is shorthanded.
4. Avoiding eye contact and speaking in a clipped manner.
ANS: 1
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