Weekly group meetings are scheduled every Wednesday afternoon for the families of current intensive care patients. What should the nurse prepare in anticipation of the next meeting?

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1. Visiting hours for the unit would be considered informational material.
2. Location of the waiting area would be considered informational material.
3. Weekly family group meetings help improve communication with the families of critically ill patients. Content of these meetings can include equipment in the care area along with the types of treatments the patient will be receiving.
4. Providing a schedule of the best times to telephone for patient status updates would not meet the families' communication needs. Waiting for news about the patient is time consuming and anxiety provoking for families. Family members might not be able to telephone the care area according to the schedule, which could increase anxiety.

Weekly Group Meetings Are Scheduled Every Wednesday Afternoon for the Families