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    VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is visiting with the family of a client who has just died. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort for the family?

    Explanation & Rationale

    The nurse should allow the family as much time as they want with the client who has just died. This promotes comfort for the family and allows them to say goodbye to their loved one. a) Using paper tape to hold the client's eyelids open is not appropriate and can be distressing for the family. b) Placing the client in a supine position is not necessary and may not be comfortable for the client. c) Avoiding repeating information about the client's death is not helpful. The nurse should provide clear and honest information to the family and answer any questions they may have.

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