The daughters of a deceased client asked the nurse if they could wash their mother's body and dress her. The nurse's response should be:
1. "Let me know how I can help you, I really liked your mother."
2. "Yes, but please hurry, because the mortuary is coming to pick up the body."
3. "I will get you a basin, towels, and a fresh gown."
4. "I'm sorry, but that is my job."
Answer: 3
1. Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
2. The family should not be urged to hurry.
3. Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
4. The family should be permitted to perform postmortem care.
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