A cancer survivor is in the intensive care unit (ICU). Some of the patient's family is from out of ...

A cancer survivor is in the intensive care unit (ICU). Some of the patient's family is from out of town and would like to see the patient even though it is not official visiting hours. The patient is anxious to see family members.
 
  The nurse allows the family to visit. What is the rationale for the nurse's actions?
  a. The nurse disagrees with the established time for visiting.
  b. The nurse realizes that the patient is dying.
  c. The nurse feels there is no real reason to have limited visiting hours.
  d. The nurse believes that the visit will help relieve psychological stress.