Professional Caring and Ethical PracticeDifficulty 2/5
During a resuscitation, a family member asks to remain in the room. What does the evidence-based caring-practices position support?
- AAllowing presence only if the physician leading the resuscitation agrees to it
- BPermitting presence only after the patient has been stabilised and is responsive
- CRemoving the family to protect them from distress and keep the room clear
- DOffer family presence with a staff member assigned to support them
Show answer and rationale
Correct: D. Family presence during resuscitation is supported when the family is given the choice and a designated staff member is assigned to support and explain. Blanket exclusion is not the evidence-based default.
- C — Routine exclusion is not supported by the evidence on family presence.
- A — A single clinician's preference is not the standard; policy and support structures are.
- B — Waiting until stabilisation removes the option entirely for the families it most affects.