A nurse is conducting a health assessment on a newly admitted patient. The patient appears anxious and begins to speak in a rushed and disorganized manner. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

"You need to calm down so I can complete this assessment properly."

"Please stop talking so fast; I can't understand you."

"I understand that you're nervous, but we need to hurry so we can finish the assessment."

"I can see you're feeling anxious. Take your time, and we can go through this together."