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hubes95

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The father of an American Indian has just died. What should the nurse do immediately after death?
 
  a. Provide privacy so that the family may touch and kiss the deceased goodbye
  b. Ask about providing help with the death ceremony
  c. Carefully wrap the deceased's clothing for the family to take home
  d. Mention the deceased by name frequently

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of nursing orders?
 
  a. To support physician's orders
  b. To provide direction for all caregivers
  c. To provide broad, general statements
  d. To clarify nursing principles


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the American Indian culture it is taboo to touch the deceased or any of the belongings of the deceased. After death, the name of the deceased is not spoken.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nursing orders are necessary to provide instructions for all caregivers.


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