Asked by Terri Bryant on Apr 25, 2024
How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?
A) Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed.
B) Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body.
C) Express sympathy to the family (e.g.,"I am sorry for your loss") .
D) Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.
Express Sympathy
The act of showing understanding and compassion towards someone's suffering or misfortune.
Postmortem Care
Care given to a body immediately after death, which may include cleaning and dressing the body and preparing it for viewing or burial.
- Devise care schemes to uplift the physical and emotional tranquility of dying patients.
- Comprehend and effectively deal with grief and bereavement present in patients and their families.
Learning Objectives
- Devise care schemes to uplift the physical and emotional tranquility of dying patients.
- Comprehend and effectively deal with grief and bereavement present in patients and their families.
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