Before involving the family in care of the dying patient, the nurse should:
a. ask the patient if he wants family care.
b. ask family members if they want to assist with care.
c. check the hospital policy on the family giving care.
d. set a caring example.
B
Ascertaining whether the family wants to assist in the patient's daily care will clarify what they want to do.
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