What would be appropriate actions of the nurse when dealing with a bereaved family at the time of death? (Select all that apply.)
a. Review the stages of dying with them.
b. Ensure privacy.
c. Observe cultural and spiritual preferences.
d. Legally pronounce the death.
e. Allow the bereaved to express their feelings.
ANS: B, C, E
Reviewing the stages of dying should have been addressed before the death. The physician is the individual who legally pronounces the death. Assuring privacy will allow the bereaved to say final farewells and grieve. Observing cultural and spiritual preferences will prevent the bereaved from being offended.
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