An Aboriginal Client Has Died in Hospital and No Family

question 1

Multiple Choice

An Aboriginal client has died in hospital and no family or community members were present. What action might the nurse take?

• A) Contact the family to come and escort the body home.
• B) Call the client's medical practitioner for direction.
• C) Account for all of the client's personal items so they can be sent to their community.
• D) Smoke the room where the Aboriginal person has died.

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

An occurrence in psychology where individuals often favor items or concepts just because they are accustomed to them.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, with the association formed between behavior and its consequences.

Praises

Expressions of approval or admiration towards someone or something, often used as a form of encouragement or recognition.

Denies Dessert

The choice to refuse or not partake in a sweet course following a meal, often for health, dietary, or personal reasons.