An Older Adult Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Heart

An older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with heart failure. The patient's best friend is present during admission. The couple has shared a home since each were widowed 3 years ago. Both have grown children who live out of state. Which family nursing approach does the nurse use?

A) Involve the friend and patient's children in the care, discharge planning, and home care.
B) Encourage the friend to wait until discharge to provide care for the patient at home.
C) Explain to the friend an inability to be involved in patient care for confidentiality reasons.
D) Encourage liberal visiting hours by the friend and the patient's children.