A nurse is assisting with postmortem care for a client who was a devout follower of Islam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Allowing a family member to stay with the body is a common practice in many cultures, but it is not specific to Islamic practices. B. Positioning the head northward is not a specific requirement of Islamic postmortem care. C. Correct. Positioning the client's head toward Mecca is an important aspect of Islamic postmortem care, as Muslims pray facing Mecca. D. Allowing a family member to stay with the body for a specific duration is not a specific Islamic practice.