The family is notified of a client's grave prognosis and the nurse informs the family that the client filled out an organ donor card. It is important for the nurse to:
A)
tell the family about how the organs will be removed.
B)
tell the family about the person who will be receiving the organs.
C)
encourage the family to ask questions and express their feelings.
D)
provide the family with a brochure on organ donation.
C
Explanation:
A)
Organ donation is a difficult decision and this option affords the family the opportunity to have questions answered. The other options do not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
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B)
Organ donation is a difficult decision and this option affords the family the opportunity to have questions answered. The other options do not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
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C)
Organ donation is a difficult decision and this option affords the family the opportunity to have questions answered. The other options do not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
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D)
Organ donation is a difficult decision and this option affords the family the opportunity to have questions answered. The other options do not provide the family an opportunity to express concerns.
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