Which, if any, of the following are not criteria for analyzing the propriety of nurse/patient interactions?
1. The interaction is in keeping with objectives of the hospitalization.
2. The interaction makes the patient/family happy.
3. The interaction is consistent with the mission, vision, values of the hospital.
4. None of the above
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1. Some interactions which make patients/families happy compromise the relationship and have a negative impact on colleagues and other patients/families.
2. Some interactions which make patients/families happy compromise the relationship and have a negative impact on colleagues and other patients/families. Some interactions that may be in the best interest of the child/family may not please them.
3. Some interactions which make patients/families happy compromise the relationship and have a negative impact on colleagues and other patients/families. Some interactions that may be in the best interest of the child/family may not please them.
4. Some interactions which make patients/families happy compromise the relationship and have a negative impact on colleagues and other patients/families. Some interactions that may be in the best interest of the child/family may not please them.
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