The spouse of a dying critically ill patient is demonstrating suffering. What action should the nurse take to help the spouse at this time? Select all that apply.

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1. This is an action that the nurse can take to help the suffering spouse.
2. Touching is an action that the nurse can take to help the suffering spouse.
3. Appropriate use of verbal responses is an action the nurse can take to help the suffering spouse.
4. Sharing in the experience through the use of sympathy is an action the nurse can take to help the suffering spouse.
5. This is not an action for the nurse to take to help the suffering spouse.

The Spouse of a Dying Critically Ill Patient Is Demonstrating