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

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Families benefit from witnessing procedures and resuscitation.The presence of family members removes doubt about the patient's condition,allows them to witness that everything was done,and decreases anxiety about what is occurring.Increased litigation has not been associated with family presence.Policies and procedures are needed to facilitate family presence.A facilitator is needed,and it may initially require more nursing involvement.It does not eliminate nurses' responsibility for communicating with the family.The literature does not report that families have reported feelings of distress over staff conversations during these times.

Family Presence Is Encouraged During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures