Family Presence Is Encouraged During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures

question 22

Multiple Choice

Family presence is encouraged during resuscitation and invasive procedures.Which findings about this practice have been reported in the literature?

• A) Families benefit by witnessing that everything possible was done.
• B) Families report reduced anxiety and fear about what is being done to the patient.
• C) Presence encourages family members to seek litigation for improper care.
• D) Presence reduces nurses' involvement in explaining things to the family.
• E) Families report that staff conversations during this time were distressing.

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