How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?
a. Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed.
b. Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body.
c. Express sympathy to the family (e.g., "I am sorry for your loss").
d. Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.
ANS: C
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