A nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous line and begin administering intravenous fluids. The client has visitors in the room. What should the nurse do?
A) Ask the visitors to leave the room.
B) Ask the client if visitors should remain in the room.
C) Tell the client to ask the visitors to leave the room.
D) Wait until the visitors leave to begin the procedure.

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The nurse should ask the client if visitors should remain in the room because the client has the right to decide if they want visitors present during the procedure. However, if the visitors are disruptive or are hindering the nurse's ability to safely perform the procedure, the nurse may need to ask them to leave. Ultimately, it is up to the client to decide if they want visitors present.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Insert an Intravenous Line and Begin