A nurse is caring for a client with a nonhealing arterial ulcer.The physician has informed the client about possibly needing to amputate the client's leg.The client is crying and upset.What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)

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When a client is upset,the nurse should offer self by remaining with the client if desired.Other helpful measures include determining what and whom the client has for support systems and asking the client to describe what he or she is feeling.Telling the client how smoking has led to this situation will only upset the client further and will damage the therapeutic relationship.Telling the client that many people have amputations belittles the client's feelings.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Nonhealing