When a Nurse Observes Muscle Stiffening Occurring Within 6 to 14

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occurring within 6 to 14 hours after death,the nurse should document this finding as _____ present.

• A) Livor mortis
• B) Gangrene
• C) Algor mortis
• D) Rigor mortis

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