Family Members Have a Need for Information

question 25

Multiple Choice

Family members have a need for information.Which interventions best assist in meeting this need?

• A) Handing family members a pamphlet that explains all of the critical care equipment
• B) Providing a daily update of the patient's progress and facilitating communication with the intensivist
• C) Telling them that you are not permitted to give them a status report but that they can be present at 4:00 PM for family rounds with the intensivist
• D) Writing down a list of all new medications and doses and giving the list to family members during visitation

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Definitions:

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of their relationship or transaction.

Parents

Biological, step, or adoptive guardians who bear responsibility for raising and caring for children.

Children's Actions

Legal proceedings involving minors, often related to protection, custody, or rights.

Contract

A binding legal contract between two or more entities that establishes enforceable duties under the law.