The family of a client that just died tells the nurse that they will take care of the body and that the funeral will be held at home
Based on this information about traditional religious beliefs and practices related to death, what most likely will the nurse find listed in the electronic medical record as the client's religion? A) Amish
B) Baptist
C) Buddhist
D) Christian Science
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The Amish and Mennonite religion's practices include that the family cares for the body and the funeral is often at the home. Baptists practice prayer and communion. Buddhists have a priest perform last rites and chanting rituals. The Christian Science has a reader called with no last rites.
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