Flashcard 8 - Psychosocial Integrity Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

1. Acknowledge the loss.
2. Express sympathy to the family.
3. Ask if they wish to view the body.
4. Provide the opportunity for the family to view the deceased.

These are the nurse’s core responsibilities to the patient’s family after he or she has passed away. Always ask prior to providing the family the opportunity to be with their deceased loved one.