A client who is visiting from another country has had a lung biopsy and has been told that there is little hope for a good prognosis. The family is at the bedside and begins to moan and cry loudly
The doctor has told the nurse that he needs to have the permit signed for surgery. The client has asked the nurse to allow the family private time. The best action by the nurse is which of the following? 1. Provide the client and family privacy
2. Ask the family to come back later
3. Have the doctor get the permit with the family present
4. Take the client to another room
1. Provide the client and family privacy
Rationale:
As the patient advocate, the nurse would allow this family to bond according to their customs. Asking the family to leave may cause extreme stress to the client and family. It would not be appropriate for the doctor to try to explain the surgery while the family is grieving. Taking the client to another room would deprive the client from participating in his family's customs.
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