The nurse is caring for a Roman Catholic patient who is dying. Which of the following would be an appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Contact a local priest to complete the anointing of the sick ritual.
B) Contact a local priest to provide special care to the body after death.
C) After death, place the patient's body on the floor to facilitate the soul's journey.
D) Ensure that a person of the same sex as the deceased clean the body.
Ans: A
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