The patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU), which has strict posted visiting hours and limits the number of visitors to two per patient at any one time. The patient is asking to see his wife and two daughters. The nurse should
a. Tell the patient that they will be allowed to visit at the appropriate time.
b. Allow the wife and one daughter to enter the ICU, but not the other daughter.
c. Allow the two daughters to visit, and let the wife visit when they leave.
d. Allow the wife and daughters to visit at the patient's request.
D
Use of support systems is important in any health care setting. When patients depend on family and friends for support, encourage them to visit the patient regularly. As long as no interference with active patient care is involved, there is no reason to limit visitation.
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