The family of a client who has just died wants to spend time with the client. What should the nurse do to prepare the client for the family?
1. Check the client's religion to make sure care is in compliance with religious expectations.
2. Remove equipment from the room.
3. Permit the family to view the client before postmortem care is done.
4. Change the linen.
5. Place the client in a natural body position.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Because care of the body can be influenced by religious law, the nurse should check the client's religion and make every attempt to comply.
Rationale 2: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so equipment should be removed from the room.
Rationale 3: The nurse should not permit the family to view the client before cleaning and care are provided.
Rationale 4: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so the linen should be changed.
Rationale 5: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so the client's position should appear natural and comfortable.
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