The nurse should set which goals when planning care for the family of a dying ICU patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Encourage family members to talk about their feelings and concerns.
2. Establish trust between the family and the members of the health care team.
3. Identify and respect the family's cultural and religious beliefs or practices.
4. Establish respect for family choices and support their decisions.
5. Establish a sympathetic approach in response to family members' feelings.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This is an appropriate goal when planning care for the family of a dying ICU patient.
Rationale 2: This is an appropriate goal when planning care for the family of a dying ICU patient.
Rationale 3: Individuality of culture and religious beliefs should be incorporated into the plan of care.
Rationale 4: This is an appropriate goal when planning care for the family of a dying ICU patient.
Rationale 5: Empathy, not sympathy, should be included in the plan of care. Showing an understanding of the situation and respect for the family's feelings will allow open communication and maximum understanding while the family deals with the situation.
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