Problem: When approaching a family to discuss organ or tissue donation, a nurse should be mindful of which guideline? Need Assignment Help? Families may not be ready to participate in the discussion but it is necessary to discuss it with them given the limited amount of time for donation. Approaching a family can only take place with a health care provider's approval or a written order. The requester may educate family members about brain death early in the organ donation process. The facility should provide the family with an opportunity to speak with an organ procurement coordinator.