When planning to allow a family to be at the bedside during CPR, the nurse should anticipate which possible outcome based on reports from post-CPR patients?
1. The family will be unhappy after seeing the pain and suffering caused by CPR.
2. The patient will feel comforted and supported by his family's presence.
3. The family will be overwhelmed by the confusion and busyness of the events.
4. The patient will be frustrated because of not being able to speak to the family.
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Rationale 1: Although pain and suffering may be a part of the CPR process, the family did not report the CPR efforts as such because it was an attempt to save the patient.
Rationale 2: Research has shown that based on reports from post-CPR patients, the family's presence gave support and comfort, and patients felt less fear.
Rationale 3: Although feelings of being overwhelmed or unhappy may be a part of the CPR process, the family did not report the CPR efforts as such because it was an attempt to save the patient.
Rationale 4: Although intubated or aware of the patient's inability to speak, the feelings of comfort and support given by the family were reported as beneficial.
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