Postmortem care includes

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Question 1 of 5

Postmortem care includes

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Positioning the body in proper alignment. Postmortem care involves maintaining the body in a dignified and respectful manner. Proper alignment helps prevent rigor mortis and maintain a natural appearance. Covering the body completely (A) is important for privacy but not the primary focus of postmortem care. Propping the eyes open (B) is unnecessary and can be unsettling for others. Leaving on the oxygen (D) is not part of postmortem care and can be removed once death has been confirmed.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing oral care to a patient with dentures. What action would the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse recommends a regular exercise program for a patient who has difficulty sleeping. The patient asks how this will help. How would the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

After surgery, a postoperative patient has not voided for 8 hours. Where would the nurse assess the bladder for distention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient is having difficulty having a bowel movement on the bedpan. What is the physiologic reason for this problem?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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