The nurse is caring for a cancer survivor who has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU)for an unrelated and stable problem.The ICU has posted visiting hours,but some of the patient's family is from out of town and would like to see her even though it is not time.The patient has also voiced a desire to see her family.The nurse allows the family to visit even though it is not the "official" visiting time.Why would the nurse do this?

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Survivors who have social and emotional support systems are likely to have less psychological distress.Relationships are critical for cancer survivors.The nurse does not necessarily have problems with the standard visiting hours.Not enough information is provided to indicate that the patient is near death,and not all patients in the ICU are dying.

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