The nurse is caring for a client who has just died. When performing postmortem care, which nursing actions are appropriate for this client?
1. Positing the client in a supine position
2. Placing the client's arms crossed over the chest
3. Closing the client's eyes
4. Inserting the client's dentures in the mouth
5. Pulling the top linens to the client's shoulder.
1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The client should be in the supine position.
Rationale 2: The arms are generally placed at the side or crossed over the abdomen before rigor mortis sets in.
Rationale 3: The client's eyes should be closed.
Rationale 4: The client's dentures should be placed in the mouth.
Rationale 5: The linens should be pulled to shoulder level.
Global Rationale: The client should be in the supine position, with the eyes closed, dentures in the mouth, and linens pulled to shoulder level. The arms are generally placed at the side or crossed over the abdomen before rigor mortis sets in.
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