In preparation for the eventual death of a female hospice patient of the Muslim faith, the nurse organizes a meeting of all hospice caregivers. A plan of care to be followed when this patient dies is prepared
Which information will be included in the plan?
a. Prepare the body for autopsy.
b. Prepare the body for cremation.
c. Allow male Muslims to care for the body after death has occurred.
d. Allow female Muslims to care for the body after death has occurred.
ANS: D
Muslims of the same gender prepare the body for burial. Muslim faith discourages cremation and autopsy to preserve the sanctity of the soul of the deceased and promote burial as soon as possible after death.
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