After an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt, a patient dies. What should the nurse do first?
1. Document the time of death.
2. Notify the funeral home.
3. Contact the physician.
4. Contact the orderly for transport to the morgue.
Correct Answer: 1
After death, the time must be recorded in the patient's record. After documentation is completed, the attending physician will require notification. Notification of the funeral home must wait pending a decision about the need for an autopsy as well as a review of the family's wishes. The body can be transported to the morgue after family members have been notified and allowed to see their loved one.
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