Flashcard 17 - Basic Care and Comfort Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam
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post-mortem care
Explanation:
Post-mortem care is the care of the deceased patient’s body in preparation for transfer to morgue or outside facility. The nurse is responsible for the bathing, removal of medical equipment, body positioning, identification placement, and shrouding of the patient after the patient’s passing.
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