A client has left to go to the operating room. Important supportive interventions the nurse can provide the family include (Select all that apply)
a. asking them for a way to contact them if they leave the area.
b. giving families a way to contact the nurses' station.
c. letting the physician meet with them in person instead of the nurse.
d. showing them where the family waiting room is.
A, B, D
Options a, b, and d show caring and concern. Another option would be to provide families with pagers so they can leave the immediate area and still know that you can contact them. The physi-cian should meet with the family, especially after the operation to give them a report, but caring for the family remains a nursing priority.
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