When providing postmortem care, the nursing assistant should
A. Provide for privacy by drawing the curtain or closing the door.
B. Touch the body lightly and follow standard precautions.
C. Treat the body with the same respect as you would a living person.
D. Do all of these things.
Answer: D
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