The nurse finds a client who has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer quietly crying.Which of the following nursing responses most reflects a need for additional guidance regarding therapeutic communication with a dying client?

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Avoid communication barriers such as denying the client's grief,providing false reassurance,or avoiding discussion of sensitive issues.Remember that a client's emotions are not something you can "fix." Instead,view emotional expression as a necessary part of the client's adjustment to significant life changes and development of effective coping skills.

The Nurse Finds a Client Who Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal