A client is nearing death after experiencing a multiple vehicle crash. The family is notified of a client's grave prognosis and is informed of the client's organ donor card. What should the nurse do at this time?
1. Encourage the family to ask questions and express their feelings.
2. Provide the family with a brochure on organ donation.
3. Tell the family about the person who will be receiving the organs.
4. Tell the family about how the organs will be removed.
Answer: 1
1. Organ donation is a difficult decision, and this option affords the family the opportunity to have questions answered.
2. This does not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
3. This does not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
4. This does not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
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