The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is a Well-Known

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is a well-known surgeon at the hospital.Because of his status,all the hospital's physicians want to be sure to pay him a visit.The nurse notices the patient becoming more agitated and withdrawn with each group of visitors.The nurse asks the patient if he would like a "Do not disturb" sign placed on the door.A few hours later,the nurse notices a physician who is not involved in the patient's care attempting to enter the room.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Allowing the physician to enter because he has higher authority than the nurse
• B) Calling for security to remove the visitor
• C) Firmly explaining that the patient does not wish to have visitors at this time, so do not enter the room
• D) Scolding the physician for not obeying the signs on the door and respecting the patient's wishes.

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