A client has left to go to the operating room. Important supportive interventions the nurse can provide the family include (Select all that apply)
A) asking them for a way to contact them if they leave the area.
B) giving families a way to contact the nurses' station.
C) letting the physician meet with them in person instead of the nurse.
D) showing them where the family waiting room is.

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Options a, b, and d show caring and concern. Another option would be to provide families with pagers so they can leave the immediate area and still know that you can contact them. The physician should meet with the family, especially after the operation to give them a report, but caring for the family remains a nursing priority.

A Client Has Left to Go to the Operating Room