Which of the following situations would be considered a therapeutic communication challenge in pediatric nursing?
1. A street-smart teenager
2. A noncompliant patient and family
3. A culture that the nurse has not been previously exposed to
4. All of the above
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1. Considered a therapeutic communication challenge in pediatric nursing
2. Considered a therapeutic communication challenge in pediatric nursing
3. Considered a therapeutic communication challenge in pediatric nursing
4. All fit the criteria
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