A Family of a Critically Injured Patient Is About to Make

question 19

Multiple Choice

A family of a critically injured patient is about to make their first bedside visit.Which statement,made by the nurse,is the most helpful in this situation?

• A)"If you have any questions while you are at the bedside,just ask."
• B)"You will need to speak slower and in a softer voice while at the bedside."
• C)"Do not touch anything in the room."
• D)"His face is swollen and he has a lot of equipment around him."

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