A nurse is assigned to a patient who has been a very close family friend for many years. To maintain a therapeutic relationship under these circumstances, it would be appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient:
1. "Don't worry about a thing. I will see that extra care is given to you on the other shifts, because you are my friend."
2. "You may feel uncomfortable about my caring for you. Everything that happens here is considered to be confidential, but would you prefer another caregiver?"
3. "This is a very busy unit, but I will make sure that you get lots of attention, and I will come back after my shift to help you."
4. "I'm so sorry that you are hospitalized; but I will tell all my friends to take special care of you for me."
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Even friends as patients should retain decision-making options about their care.
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