The daughters of a deceased client asked the nurse if they could wash their mother's body and dress her. The nurse's response might be:
A)
"Yes, but please hurry because the mortuary is coming to pick up the body."
B)
"I'm sorry, but that is my job."
C)
"Let me know how I can help you, I really liked your mother."
D)
"I will get you a basin, towels, and a fresh gown."
D
Explanation:
A)
Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
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B)
Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
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Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
Allowing the family to assist with postmortem care provides them the opportunity to begin grieving and yet still play a role in caring for their loved one.
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Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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