An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement When Caring

question 22

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when caring for a patient's body after death is to:

• A)remove the patient's identification band and put a new gown on the patient.
• B)cover the patient with a sheet and transfer him or her to the morgue.
• C)inquire about particular cultural or spiritual practices.
• D)remove tubes and lines if the patient is to be autopsied.

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