The nurse is providing postmortem care, and elevates the client's head in order to avoid discoloration of the face secondary to which process?
1. Rigor mortis
2. Livor mortis
3. Algor mortis
4. Post mortis
Correct Answer: 2
Livor mortis is caused by the breakdown of red blood cells, which settle in the most dependent area, causing discoloration. By raising the head of the bed, the nurse prevents discoloration of the head and face. Rigor mortis is rigidity of the muscles, whereas algor mortis is cooling of the body.
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