When meeting with a client to make a health related decision, the nurse should:
a. assemble the whole family to assist the client
b. allow only one other individual to assist the client
c. meet with the client alone
d. determine with the client who they wish to be involved in the discussion
D
In many families, the entire family is involved in making health related decisions. It is important to determine with the client who they wish to be involved when discussing health matters. While the nurse may be used to interacting with only a client's spouse, some families choose several members to be involved.
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