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POST MORTEM CARE STEPS 1 - Answer- Notify the privileged provider, nursing supervisor, chaplain, and the Patient Administration Department. 2 - Answer- Follow unit policy regarding organ donation and autopsy requirements. 3 - Answer- Obtain a death pack. 4 - Answer- Identify the pati...

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  • November 5, 2024
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POST MORTEM CARE STEPS
1 - Answer- Notify the privileged provider, nursing supervisor, chaplain, and the
Patient

Administration Department.

2 - Answer- Follow unit policy regarding organ donation and autopsy requirements.

3 - Answer- Obtain a death pack.

4 - Answer- Identify the patient and provide privacy.
NOTE: If a patient dies in a semiprivate room, temporarily transfer the roommate out
of the room if possible.

5 - Answer- Follow standard precautions.

6 - Answer- Raise the head of the bed to prevent discoloration associated with
pooling of blood.

7 - Answer- Maintain proper body alignment, with palms down or across the
abdomen.

8 - Answer- Place dentures in the mouth, if the patient wore them. Replace any
prosthesis.

9 - Answer- Follow unit policy for removing or tying off tubes and dressings.

10 - Answer- Prepare the body for viewing by making it look comfortable and natural.

11 - Answer- Bathe and put a clean gown on the body. Place an incontinent pad
under the hips.

12 - Answer- Close the eyes and tape them shut if needed.

13 - Answer- Comb the patient's hair.

14 - Answer- Cover the body to the shoulders with clean linen.

15 - Answer- Use sensitivity and compassion in providing information and support to
the family.

16 - Answer- Give the family as much time as needed in viewing the body.

17 - Answer- Offer to contact support people.

18 - Answer- Return the deceased's possessions, such as jewelry, eyeglasses,
clothing, and all other personal items to the family.

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