A patient's son decides to stay at the bedside while his father is confused. When developing the plan of care for this patient, what should the nurse do?

A) Individualize the care plan only according to the patient's needs.
B) Request that the son leave at bedtime, so the patient can rest.
C) Suggest that a female member of the family stay with the patient.
D) Involve the son in the plan of care as much as possible.

The family is often a resource to help the patient meet health care goals. Family should be included in the plan of care as much as possible. Meeting some of the family's needs as well as the patient's needs will possibly improve the patient's level of wellness. The son should not be asked to leave if at all possible. In some situations, it may be best that family members not remain in the room, but no evidence in the question stem suggests that this is the case in this situation. The suggestion of asking a female member to stay is not a justified action without a legitimate reason. No reason is given in this question stem for such a suggestion.