Which of the following does not encourage nursing presence?
1. "Thinking family"
2. Adequate nurse staffing
3. Time constraints
4. Human connections
ANS: 3
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1 "Thinking family" will remind the nurse of the partnership nurses and family members have in care.
2 Adequate staffing will encourage effective nursing presence.
3 Adequate time is required for the nurse to share the entire health experience with the client.
4 Human connections lead to attentiveness, empathy and therapeutic communication.
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