The nurse lists the clinical signs of death for the client who is not on artificial life support, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cessation of apical pulse.
2. Cessation of respirations.
3. Cessation of blood pressure.
4. Total lack of response to external stimuli.
5. Absence of electric currents from the brain.
1,2,3
Rationale: Traditional clinical signs of death include cessation of apical pulse.
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