The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client and several family members are at the client’s bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when communicating with the family? Select...

The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client and several family members are at the client’s bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when communicating with the family? Select all that apply.

1. Discourage reminiscing. 2. Make the decisions for the family. 3. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and fears. 4. Explain everything that is happening to all family members. 5. Touch and hold the client’s or family member’s hand if appropriate. 6. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by the nurse