A nurse is caring for a client with a nonhealing arterial ulcer. The primary health care provider 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)
a. Ask the client to describe his or her current emotions.
b. Assess the client for support systems and family.
c. Offer to stay with the client if he or she desires.
d. Relate how smoking contributed to this situation.
e. Tell the client that many people have amputations.
f. Arrange for an amputee to come visit the client.