A Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Client Who

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who has just died in a hospital setting with family members at the bedside.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Call for emergency assistance so that resuscitation procedures can begin.
• B) Ask family members if they would like to spend time alone with the client.
• C) Ensure that a death certificate has been completed by the physician.
• D) Request family members to prepare the client's body for the funeral home.

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