An Emergency Department Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who

question 9

Multiple Choice

An emergency department nurse is caring for a client who has died from a suspected homicide.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Remove all tubes and wires in preparation for the medical examiner.
• B) Limit the number of visitors to minimize the family's trauma.
• C) Consult the bereavement committee to follow up with the grieving family.
• D) Communicate the client's death to the family in a simple and concrete manner.

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