A patient who has suffered a stroke has been scheduled for a follow-up computed tomography (CT) scan of his head and the hospital porters have arrived to transport him to the radiology department
However, the patient's son and daughter-in-law have recently arrived to visit the patient and have asked for the procedure to be put off until they can spend some time with him. How should the nurse best respond to the family's request?
A) "Unfortunately, this can't be put off because it's very important for your father's care."
B) "I understand. I'll make sure that someone communicates with the radiology department."
C) "It's hospital policy that all patients receive their scheduled treatments without delay."
D) "Please just let us know when you would be comfortable with him going for his test."
A
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