Having worked with the family, how will you ensure that their needs are integrated into the patient's plan of care, and communicated to other critical care nurses and staff?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Documentation is a crucial part of communication. The outcomes of family group meetings and meetings with a designated spokesperson must be documented and relevant information integrated into the patient's plan of care. In addition to documenting this information, critical care nurses should also plan to verbally communicate decisions and agreements with the family at handover. Such actions not only make it easier for the critical care unit's staff, but also minimise the family's anxiety and stress that could lead to volatile situations.
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