The family of a resident who has just died asks to spend time with the body. What is a supportive response?

• A.Provide privacy, a tidy and calm room, chairs, and time without rushing them, and let the nurse know their needs
• B.Tell them they must leave within two minutes to keep the schedule
• C.Stay in the room discussing unrelated topics the whole time
• D.Tell them viewing the body is not allowed in any situation

Why

Allowing unhurried private time supports grieving and respects cultural and personal needs around death. Rushing or intruding adds distress at a vulnerable moment.

Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Care of the Dying Resident: Death and Postmortem Care · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-077).

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