The community nurse is planning care for a family that experienced the loss of twins at 20 weeks. Which of these steps should be part of the nurse's care of this family?

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Expressing belief in the family's ability to get through the experience can provide support and hope. Basing care on the reactions of previous patients is not appropriate as every family and situation is unique. Encouraging the couple to keep their feelings to themselves is not helpful and can potentially lead to further isolation and distress. Honoring the birth by reminding the couple that their baby is happy in heaven may not be consistent with their beliefs and may not be helpful in their grieving process.

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