Asked by McKenna Walker on Sep 29, 2024

A nurse is providing postmortem care. Which action will the nurse take?

A) Leave dentures in the mouth.
B) Lower the head of the bed.
C) Cover the body with a sterile sheet.
D) Remove all tubes for an autopsy.

Postmortem Care

The care given to a body immediately after death, which may include cleaning and dressing the body and preparing it for viewing or burial.

Dentures

Artificial replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues, which can be removable or fixed.

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