A Patient with Terminal Cancer Has Just Died

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with terminal cancer has just died. Which actions should the nurse take during the immediate postmortem period? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Bathe and dress the patient.
• B)Ask the family if they want the patient's face covered or uncovered.
• C)Remove all tubes, medical supplies, and equipment from the bedside.
• D)Provide the family a place away from the patient's room to talk and grieve.
• E)Notify the physician with the patient's time of death per institutional policy. 6.Recommend that the family donate the patient's organs as a way to find meaning from the death.