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FButt · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The father of an American Indian has just died. Immediately after death, the nurse should:

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

A patient has just had a liver biopsy. Immediately following this procedure, the nurse should:

a. assist the patient up to a chair.
b. keep the patient on his or her left side.
c. assist the patient with ambulation.
d. tell the patient to avoid coughing.

swimkari · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

D
Immediately following a liver biopsy, the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours. The patient should lie on his or her right side for about 1 to 2 hours. The nurse should tell the patient to avoid coughing or straining, which may cause increased intra-abdominal pressure.