The family members of a client who has just been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with multiple traumatic injuries have just arrived in the ICU waiting room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Lack of information is a major source of anxiety for family members and should be addressed first. Family members should be prepared for the client's appearance and the ICU environment before visiting the client for the first time. ICU visiting should be individualized to each client and family rather than being dictated by rigid visitation policies. Inviting the family to participate in a multidisciplinary conference is appropriate but should not be the initial action by the nurse.

The Family Members of a Client Who Has Just Been