A patient with traumatic injuries to the abdomen expresses the fear of dying. What can the nurse do to provide comfort to the patient at this time? Select all that apply.

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1. Using the en face position is comforting to a patient with traumatic injuries.
2. Using comfort talk is helpful to the patient with traumatic injuries.
3. Providing physical contact by holding the patient's hand provides comfort to the patient with traumatic injuries.
4. The use of pain medication is not identified as an intervention to provide comfort to the patient with traumatic injuries.
5. Leaving the patient alone is not identified as an intervention of comfort to the patient with traumatic injuries.

A Patient with Traumatic Injuries to the Abdomen Expresses the Fear