Several family members of a patient who has just been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with multiple traumatic injuries have just arrived in the ICU waiting room. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Take the family members to the patient's room.
b. Discuss ICU visitation policies and encourage family visits.
c. With the patient's approval, describe the patient's injuries and the care that is being provided.
d. Invite the family to participate in a multidisciplinary care conference.
Question 2
When developing strategies to decrease health care disparities, the nurse working in a hospital located in a neighborhood with many Vietnamese individuals will include
a. educating the staff about Vietnamese health beliefs.
b. improving public transportation.
c. obtaining low-cost medications.
d. updating equipment and supplies for the clinic.
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