After a Native American client has died, the family begins the practice of purifying the body. The nurse realizes that the deceased client may stay with the family for what period of time?
1. 12 hours
2. 24 hours
3. 36 hours
4. 48 hours
3
Native Americans believe that the soul departs from the body 36 hours after death. The family may want the body to remain at the place of death for this period. The other choices are incorrect lengths of time according to Native American culture.
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