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.

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Kevon Troupe · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C , Explanation :  The nurse should express sympathy to the family immediately after the patient's death.She should give the family as much time as they need with their loved one and take care to present the body in a restful pose.If family members are not present at the time of death,remove tubes and IV lines before they see the body,unless an autopsy is planned or the death is being investigated by the coroner.The body should not be removed from the patient care area until the family is ready.

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