When caring for a bereaved family member, the nurse should avoid which inappropriate action?

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1. This is an appropriate action by the nurse to express caring for the bereaved family.
2. This is an appropriate action by the nurse to express caring for the bereaved family.
3. Clichés do not offer comfort and may result in an inaccurate perception by the family. Just listening and offering self will allow the family members to express their feelings in a nonjudgmental manner. The nurse's role is to help the grieving process by allowing the family to express their feelings (not the nurse's).
4. This is an appropriate action by the nurse to express caring for the bereaved family.

When Caring for a Bereaved Family Member, the Nurse Should