After the Death of a Patient and Before Other Nursing

question 10

Multiple Choice

After the death of a patient and before other nursing interventions are implemented,the nurse should:

• A)place the patient in a supine position and elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
• B)wait an hour to prepare the patient for viewing.
• C)place the patient in a side-lying position to allow drainage.
• D)exclude the family while the body is being prepared.

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Definitions:

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