The nurse plans to use music therapy to help reduce a critically ill patient's level of anxiety. What should the nurse do when using this complementary and alternative therapy? Select all that apply.

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1. The patient's preferred music should be used.
2. Evidence-based music therapy calls for a critically ill patient to listen to at least 30 minutes of music.
3. It is most beneficial if the music is without words.
4. It is most beneficial if the music is approximately 60 to 80 beats per minute.
5. The music should be provided through headphones.

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