A client is critically ill and in shock. The large, extended family has gathered in the waiting room. Important interventions the nurse can use when working with this family include (Select all that apply)
A) allow the family to ask questions and express concerns.
B) avoid explaining a lot of equipment so as not to worry the family.
C) encourage the family to participate in decision making.
D) let the family visit the client as much as possible.
E) provide frequent explanations of what is happening with the client.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Psychosocial care of the client and family is vital to professional nursing, especially when the client is in a life-threatening situation. It is easy to forget this side of nursing, but interventions to support the client and family are critical. All options except b are supportive. Ignorance or misunderstanding the purpose of equipment does nothing to allay anxiety, and in fact can increase it.

A Client Is Critically Ill and in Shock