A terminally ill patient is resting and the spouse is sitting quietly alone in the room. Which of the following can the nurse do at this time?

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The nurse should talk with the spouse about the patient's needs and what she can do to help since this will be beneficial to the spouse as well as helping the nurse gain comfort and competence with end-of-life conversations. The nurse should not leave the spouse alone or suggest that the she return to home to get rest. The patient may need rest at this time and encouraging the spouse to stimulate the patient may or may not be appropriate.

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