In a situation where a patient is eligible for organ donation, how should a nurse proceed in approaching the family about donating the patient's organs?

A. Contact the donor network and allow them to initiate the conversation with the family: This is the standard protocol. Only trained organ procurement organization (OPO) staff should initiate organ donation discussions to ensure the family receives accurate and compassionate guidance. B. Provide the family with organ donation pamphlets and leave the decision to them: Providing materials may be part of the process after OPO involvement, but initiating this conversation is not within the nurse’s role. C. Discuss organ donation with the family clergy if present: Clergy may be involved for spiritual support, but they do not initiate medical discussions about organ donation. D. Discuss organ donation options directly with the family: The nurse should not directly initiate organ donation discussions. This must be done by the OPO or donor network, per national regulations and hospital policy.