What should the nurse allow the family to do when trying to meet the family's need to be helpful to a dying patient? Select all that apply.

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1. This action can be delegated to the family once the process has been explained, supervised, and evaluated by the nurse.
2. Delegating the administration of pain medication through a patient-controlled device is not a nursing action that can be delegated to a family member. Medication is administered by licensed personnel only. Families do not have the understanding, education, or license to administer meds. Even if the family does have a license, the care of the patient is legally the responsibility of the staff.
3. This action can be delegated to the family once the process has been explained, supervised, and evaluated by the nurse.
4. This action can be delegated to the family once the process has been explained, supervised, and evaluated by the nurse.
5. This action can be delegated to the family once the process has been explained, supervised, and evaluated by the nurse.

What Should the Nurse Allow the Family to Do When