A client has just been pronounced dead. The first action the nurse should take is to:
A) Remove all tubes
B) Don gloves
C) Grasp the eyelashes and gently pull the lids down
D) Insert the dentures into the mouth
Ans: B
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After the pronouncement of death, the nurse should glove, remove all tubes, replace soiled dressings, pad the anal area in case of drainage, and gently wash the body to remove any discharges. The body should lie on its back, with head and shoulders elevated on a pillow. The nurse should grasp the eyelashes and gently pull the lids down. Insertion of dentures is necessary.
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