A nurse in an intensive care unit prepares to perform postmortem care on an older Jewish client. Family members are at his bedside. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Allow the family to remain with the client.
B) Liaise with the hospital chaplain to visit the family in the chapel.
C) Address the man's oldest son when discussing the client's cares.
D) Determine which family member(s) will be staying at the bedside during the cares.
Ans: A
With the Jewish faith, the dying person should not be left alone. Ask the closest relative specifically about postmortem practices. The other noted interventions are not particular to the Jewish culture.
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