A patient has no family members but has a neighbor who is a good friend and wants to visit the patient in the intensive care unit. What should the nurse do to support person-centered care?
A) Encourage the friend to visit the patient.
B) Remind the patient that only family can visit.
C) Encourage the friend to telephone the patient.
D) Ask the patient wait a few days for people to visit. Correct

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Person-centered care prioritizes the patient's preferences and needs. Allowing the friend to visit would support the patient's social and emotional well-being, even without family members present.

A Patient Has No Family Members but Has a Neighbor