What should the nurse do to convey comfort to a trauma patient? Select all that apply.

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1. This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
2. This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
3. This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
4. This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
5. Giving extensive details will delay care and often confuses the patient in a traumatic situation and increases the patient's anxiety rather than reducing stress. A patient under stress can best comprehend and follow brief directions given in a comforting manner to allow the staff to do their job without having to over explain or rationalize why they are doing what they are doing during the "golden" hour that may mean the difference between life and death.

What Should the Nurse Do to Convey Comfort to a Trauma