A Patient Has No Family Members but Has a Neighbor

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has no family members but has a neighbor who is a good friend and wants to visit the patient in the intensive care unit. What should the nurse do to support person-centered care?

• A) Encourage the friend to visit the patient.
• B) Remind the patient that only family can visit.
• C) Encourage the friend to telephone the patient.
• D) Ask the patient wait a few days for people to visit. Correct

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Definitions:

Counterclaim

A claim made by a defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff. In effect, a counterclaiming defendant is suing the plaintiff.

Liable

Being legally responsible for something, especially in terms of being subject to legal action or obligation to provide compensation.

Default Judgement

A judgment entered by a court for the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to a legal action.

Memorandum of Law

A detailed written document prepared by an attorney to present legal arguments and precedents in support of a case.