A client who is Chinese-American has just died on the unit. The nurse is prepared to provide after-death care to the client and anticipates that the probable preferences of a family from this cultural background will include:
A. Pastoral care
B. Preparation for organ donation
C. Time for the family to bathe the client
D. Preparation for quick removal from the hospital
C
C. Some families of Chinese-Americans will prefer to bathe the client themselves. They often believe the body should remain intact; organ donation and autopsy are uncommon.
A. Chinese-Americans do not prefer pastoral care for after-death care of a family member.
B. Organ donation is uncommon for Chinese-Americans.
D. Chinese-Americans may desire time to bathe the client. Quick removal from the hospital is not preferred.
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