The family of a dying client has informed the nurse that their religion requires a ritual bath be given by members of the faith after death
Since the hospital unit is very busy and there is an acute need for every bed, how should the nurse respond to this request? A)
Arrange for supplies and privacy for the family.
B)
Allow the family to give the bath, but give them a 1-hour deadline for completion.
C)
Tell the family that the bath will have to take place after the body is removed from the hospital.
D)
Notify the mortuary of the family's request.
A
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