During a visit by the hospice nurse, an older adult Hispanic male patient dies. To honor the cultural traditions, the nurse should:
a. have the body removed as quickly as possible.
b. call the priest immediately.
c. cover the face with a clean white cloth.
d. provide time for lengthy family visitation.
D
Hispanic tradition involves lengthy visitation from the immediate and extended family before the body is removed.
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