Which would be the most appropriate greeting to Mrs. Brown, a newly admitted 80-year-old hemiplegic who is fully alert?
1. "Good morning, Mrs. Brown. My name is Ann, and I am your nurse today."
2. "I am your nurse. Today is bath day. You will get yours right after breakfast."
3. "Hello there, Sweetie. We need to get to work on getting your breakfast so we can get your shower."
4. "My name is Ann. You are my patient today."
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Older persons, new to a unit, need to be addressed by name. Introductions of caregivers should be made without familiarity.
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