A patient of Native American descent is expected to die. The family arrives at the hospital and wants to observe their religious and cultural traditions. Which intervention by the nursing staff would be most appropriate?

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Offering the family a private room to sit together would be most appropriate as it respects their cultural and religious traditions, allows for privacy and supports the family's needs during this time. Discouraging the family from sitting with their loved one prior to death or encouraging a DNR order would not be respectful or supportive of the family's cultural and religious beliefs. Discussing the possibility of transferring the patient home for the death may be an option, but it would need to be explored in a culturally sensitive manner and with consideration of the patient's medical condition.

A Patient of Native American Descent Is Expected to Die