A client's death is imminent. A large number of family members are present. What question or statement by the nurse is most important at this time?

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Allowing family or friends to stay with the client during death may be very important to all parties. As death grows near, the nurse assesses who wishes to remain for the death. Other visitors can be shown the visiting room or bereavement room. Sending the visitors away or telling them they shouldn't be present is paternalistic and disrespectful. The nurse should stay with the family, or leave them alone depending on their wishes. Although asking if anyone wishes to stay is a yes/no question, the nurse does not probe with open-ended questions at this time and merely facilitates what the visitors want.

A Client's Death Is Imminent