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Practice Question

A nurse is planning to provide postmortem care for a client who requires an autopsy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Place an identification tag on the outside of the client's shroud.

Rationale:

📌Identification of the deceased is a legal and procedural requirement, especially when an autopsy is to be performed.

🏷️Placing a tag on the outside of the shroud ensures that the body is correctly identified during transport and examination.

👮‍♂️The nurse must follow facility policy and legal guidelines for postmortem care, particularly when forensic investigation is involved.

🧼Although hygienic care is important, using sterile gloves is not necessary; clean gloves are sufficient unless otherwise indicated.

📌core message

Proper identification of the body is essential in postmortem care, especially when an autopsy is required.

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  • Category: LPN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
  • Domain: FUNDAMENTALS of Nursing (LPN ati)
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