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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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As a nurse, you must be aware of the visiting policy of the health care center. What would you do if the family of a critically ill patient wishes to spend the night, which is contrary to visiting policy?
  1. adhere to the visiting policy.
  2. allow the family to stay in the room.
  3. obtain a motel room near the hospital where the family may spend the night.
  4. allow one or two family members to stay, then evaluate the patient's response.
Explanation
Answer: D - If the family of a critically ill patient wishes to spend the night, which is contrary to visiting policy, the nurse’s best action would be to allow one or two family members to stay, then evaluate the patient's response.
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