When Dealing with the Family of a Patient Being Admitted

question 5

Multiple Choice

When dealing with the family of a patient being admitted to a psychiatric unit,the nurse should give priority to the possibility that family members may:

• A) also be in need of support.
• B) view the staff in a negative light.
• C) be relieved that someone else is responsible for the patient care.
• D) want more information sharing than confidentiality rules allow.

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