The nurse is preparing the body of a patient who was killed in a car accident for the family to view. Which of the following steps would be contraindicated?
A) Removal of all IVs and other medical tubing.
B) Clean, position, and cover the patient with a sheet, exposing only the head and a hand.
C) Inform the family that they can have as much time alone with the patient as they wish.
D) Respect all religious and cultural practices of the family.
Ans: A
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