A nurse is caring for a client who has just died following unsuccessful CPR. The family wishes to view the body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before inviting the family into the room?

A. Leave resuscitation equipment and supplies at the bedside: This can be distressing for the family. Removing such equipment before the family views the body promotes a more peaceful environment. B. Hold the client's eyelids closed until they remain shut: This is part of postmortem care to maintain a natural appearance. It shows respect and helps prepare the body before the family views it. C. Apply identification tags to the client's extremities: While necessary, identification tagging is not a priority before the family views the body. It is typically done before transport to the morgue. D. Keep the head of the bed flat: Elevating the head of the bed slightly helps prevent discoloration due to blood pooling and gives the body a more natural appearance. Keeping it flat is not ideal.