Asked by Jocefa Paz-Vasquez on May 21, 2024
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An Orthodox Jewish rabbi has been pronounced dead. The nursing assistive personnel respectfully ask family members to leave the room and go home as postmortem care is provided. Which statement from the supervising nurse is best?
A) "I should have called a male colleague to handle the body."
B) "Family members stay with the body until burial the next day."
C) "I wish they would go home because we have work to do here."
D) "Family will quietly leave after praying and touching the rabbi's head."
Orthodox Jewish
Referring to the strict observance of traditional Jewish laws and rituals as prescribed in the Torah and Talmud.
Postmortem Care
The care given to a body immediately after death, which may include cleaning, dressing, and positioning the body for identification or viewing.
Supervising Nurse
A registered nurse who oversees the activities and duties of other nursing staff within a healthcare setting.
- Understand the cultural and religious sensitivities involved in end-of-life care.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the cultural and religious sensitivities involved in end-of-life care.
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