One of the clients has just passed away

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The nurse in an intensive care unit is assigned to two clients. One of the clients has just passed away. The deceased client's family members have arrived to be at the client's bedside. Despite wanting to support the client's family, the nurse is must assess the other client's vital signs every 15 minutes, because the client is receiving a blood transfusion. In this situation, what is the nurse's best action? Request that the pastor be present to support the family at the client bedside Hand off care of the other client to another nurse Delegate the blood transfusion to the licensed practical/vocational nurse Explain to the family it is a busy time on the unit but someone will be with them soon.

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