Recommendations for creating a supportive atmosphere during withdrawal discussions include
a. telling the family when and where the procedure will occur.
b. beginning the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family.
c. ending the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family.
d. recommendations that the family not be present when the procedure occurs.
B
Recommendations for creating a supportive atmosphere during withdrawal discussions include taking a moment at the beginning of the conversation to inquire about the family's emotional state. During the family meeting in which a decision to withdraw life support is made, a time to initiate withdrawal is usually established.
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