A resident in the long-term care facility has just expired, and the family is on the way to say their last goodbyes. What should the nurse do prior to the arrival of the family? (Select all that apply.)
a. Remove equipment (e.g., IV poles and tubing, feeding tubes, oxygen equipment).
b. Dress the resident in a clean gown and cover him or her with a clean sheet.
c. Remove dentures.
d. Apply a diaper to catch draining body fluids.
e. Provide privacy by drawing the curtain or moving the other resident to an unoccupied room.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Removing the dentures gives the face an unnatural appearance. All the other activities are appropriate to prepare the resident and environment after death.
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