NUR 209 Exam III Review

NUR 209 Exam III Review.Exam III Review Post-Mortem Care Procedures with Death of Patients ⟶ Request organ and tissue donation ⟶ Request for autopsy ⟶ Document occurrence of death ⟶ Provide postmortem care *Must know federal and state regulations as well as facility policies and procedures Care of the Body ⟶ Provide respect and allow for religious/cultural traditions ⟶ Recognize that the provider certifies death by pronouncing date and time of death, therapies used, and actions taken prior to death ⟶ Elevate the patients head ASAP to prevent facial discoloration by raising the head of the bed and placing a pillow under the head and shoulders of the patient Preparing the Body (Pre-viewing) ⟶ Maintain privacy ⟶ Remove all tubes ⟶ Remove all personal belongings to be given to family ⟶ Cleanse and align the body supine with a pillow under the head and arms with palms facing down outside the sheet and blanket, dentures in place, and eyes closed ⟶ Apply fresh linens with absorbent pads on bed and a gown ⟶ Brush hair and replace any hairpieces ⟶ Remove excess supplies, equipment, and soiled lines from the room ⟶ Dim the lights and minimize noise Viewing Considerations (Viewing) ⟶ Ask the family whether they would like to visit with the body and honor any decision ⟶ Clarify where the patients’ personal belongings should go; with the body or with a designated person ⟶ Adhere to the same procedures when the client is an infant Post-viewing ⟶ Apply identification tags according to facility policy ⟶ Complete documentation ⟶ Remain aware of visitor and staff sensibilities during transport Organ/Tissue Donation ⟶ Recognize that request for tissue and organ donations must be made by specifically trained personnel ⟶ Provide support and education to family members as decisions are being made. Use private areas for any family discussions concerning donation ⟶ Be sensitive to culture and religious influences