Which Nursing Interventions Would Best Support the Family of a Critically

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Multiple Choice

Which nursing interventions would best support the family of a critically ill patient?

• A) Encourage family members to stay all night in case the patient needs them.
• B) Give a condition update each morning and whenever changes occur.
• C) Limit visitation from children into the critical care unit.
• D) Provide beverages and snacks in the waiting room.

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Learn about filing procedure steps including indexing, inspecting, sorting, coding, and storing.

Identify specific filing tools and their uses (out guides, file guides, etc.).

Understand the principles of file management for efficient retrieval and return of records.

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