The daughter of a patient who is dying questions the placement of her father on the medical- surgical care unit (MSCU). She requests he be placed in the intensive care unit (ICU) because of concern her father may not receive close observation on a busy hospital unit. Which action is indicated by the nurse?
1. Notify the intensive care unit of an impending transfer.
2. Tell the daughter that her father does not meet criteria for placement in the more expensive
ICU.
3. Discuss the care that can be provided on the unit with the family member.
4. Contact the physician.
Answer: 3
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