When a nurse communicates a poor prognosis to a patient and family, the most appropriate approach includes:

1. Relying on dense medical jargon to maximise precision.
2. Withholding the prognosis to protect them from distress.
3. Using clear language, allowing questions, and acknowledging emotions.
4. Delivering the news quickly to get the disclosure over with.

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