A resident in the long-term care facility has just expired, and ...

[nummyann]

A resident in the long-term care facility has just expired, and the family is on the way to say their last goodbyes. What should the nurse do prior to the arrival of the family? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Remove equipment (e.g., IV poles and tubing, feeding tubes, oxygen equipment).
  b. Dress the resident in a clean gown and cover him or her with a clean sheet.
  c. Remove dentures.
  d. Apply a diaper to catch draining body fluids.
  e. Provide privacy by drawing the curtain or moving the other resident to an unoccupied room.

Question 2

What are appropriate roles of the nurse when working with the bereaved? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Guidance
  b. Resource
  c. Advocacy
  d. Support
  e. Spiritual counseling

[ansleighelindsey]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Removing the dentures gives the face an unnatural appearance. All the other activities are appropriate to prepare the resident and environment after death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Individuals are brought in as requested to meet the spiritual needs of the bereaved. The role of the nurse includes guiding the bereaved as to what needs to be done, serving as a resource for information related to death and dying, being an advocate for the deceased and his or her family to make requests known related to cultural and spiritual preferences, and supporting the need for privacy and emotional release at the time of death.

[nummyann]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryansturges]

Gracias!