When a Nurse Observes Muscle Stiffening Occurring Within 6 to 14

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occurring within 6 to 14 hours after death, the nurse should document this finding as the presence of:

• A) livor mortis.
• B) gangrene.
• C) algor mortis.
• D) rigor mortis.

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Definitions:

Circular Speech

A communication pattern where the speaker repeats ideas in a loop without reaching a conclusion.

Uncontrolled Rage

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Cerebral Hemisphere

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Sensory Input

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