While Talking with the Nursing Supervisor, a Staff Nurse Expresses

question 4

Multiple Choice

While talking with the nursing supervisor, a staff nurse expresses frustration that a Native American patient always has several family members at the bedside. The most appropriate action by the nursing supervisor is to

• A) remind the nurse that this cultural practice is important to the family and the patient.
• B) suggest that the nurse ask family members to leave the room during patient care.
• C) have the nurse explain to the family that too many visitors will tire the patient.
• D) ask about the nurse's personal beliefs about family support during hospitalization.