The nurse is caring for a Mexican client receiving hospice care. Which does the nurse expect to facilitate for the family when the client dies?
1. Cutting off the client's hair
2. Cremation of the remains
3. Communion and confession
4. Prayers offered by a minister
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1. At death, the family of the deceased client cuts the clients hair to a short length and saves the hair, so the nurse expects this ritual when the client dies and allows sufficient time for the family to complete the rite.
2. If the body is cremated, the funeral home is responsible.
3. If the client and family are practicing Catholics, confession and communion of-fered from a priest is performed for the dying client.
4. The family is more likely to request the prayers of a priest; however, the nurse does not assume the family wants prayers. The nurse asks the family and client how to help implement their wishes.
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