ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024 ( 41 Questions)
A nurse in an acute care center is caring for a client who just died. The client’s family requests to perform the postmortem care. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Choice A is wrong because the family does not need to sign a release form to perform the postmortem care themselves.
There is no legal requirement for this.
Choice B is wrong because a licensed healthcare worker does not have to perform postmortem care.
The family can perform the care themselves if they wish, with or without the assistance of a health care worker.
The correct answer is choice C. “I will assist you in any way I can during this process.” This response shows sensitivity and respect for the client’s family and their cultural or religious beliefs. Postmortem care involves caring for a deceased patient’s body with dignity and in a manner that is consistent with the patient’s and family’s wishes. The nurse should offer to assist the family in performing postmortem care if they request to do so.
Choice D is wrong because postmortem care takes place before the client leaves the facility, not after.
Postmortem care should be provided as soon as possible to prevent tissue damage or disfigurement.
The correct answer is choice C. “I will assist you in any way I can during this process.” This response shows sensitivity and respect for the client’s family and their cultural or religious beliefs. Postmortem care involves caring for a deceased patient’s body with dignity and in a manner that is consistent with the patient’s and family’s wishes.The nurse should offer to assist the family in performing the postmortem care if they request to do so.
Choice A is wrong because the family does not need to sign a release form to perform the postmortem care themselves.
There is no legal requirement for this.
Choice B is wrong because a licensed health care worker does not have to perform postmortem care.
The family can perform the care themselves if they wish, with or without the assistance of a health care worker.
Choice D is wrong because postmortem care takes place before the client leaves the facility, not after.
Postmortem care should be provided as soon as possible to prevent tissue damage or disfigurement.