A teenage boy is near death in the ICU after being involved in a severe car accident. His mother and stepfather are in his room visiting him now. His father and stepmother have arrived in the waiting room and are asking to see the patient
A few days ago, the nurse observed the boy's father and mother arguing loudly in the patient's room. She has also observed that the boy's muscles tighten and his breathing and heart rate increase when his father is near his bed. Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take?
A) Ask the father and stepmother to wait until the current visitors have left.
B) Ask the mother and stepfather to leave so that the father and stepmother can visit.
C) Allow the father and stepmother to go into the patient's room but accompany them.
D) Tell the father and stepmother that they are not allowed to visit the patient.
A
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