When providing postmortem care, the nurse places dentures in the mouth and closes the eyes and mouth of the patient within 2 to 4 hours after death. Why is the timing of the action so important?
a. To prevent blood from settling in the head, neck, and shoulders
b. To perform these actions more easily before rigor mortis develops
c. To set the mouth in a natural position for viewing by the family
d. To prevent discoloration caused by blood settling in the facial area
ANS: B
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