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. Position the client's head northward. In Islamic tradition, the body is typically positioned with the head facing Mecca, not northward. This direction holds religious significance for Muslims as the holiest city in Islam. B. Allow a family member to stay with the client's body for 8 hr. While family members may wish to remain with the body, there is no strict time limit. Islamic customs often encourage continuous presence until burial, which should occur as soon as possible. C. Position the client's head toward Mecca. While this is an important aspect of Islamic postmortem care, the entire body, not just the head, should be positioned so that it faces Mecca if possible. Additionally, proper washing and shrouding rituals are observed before burial. D. Allow a family member of the client to stay with the client's body until burial. In Islamic tradition, the body is never left alone, and family members or members of the Muslim community often stay with the deceased until burial. This practice ensures that religious rites are observed and that the body is treated with the utmost respect.