A client in an inpatient palliative care unit has just been pronounced deceased. The healthcare provider has documented the death, and the family has confirmed they do not wish to request an autopsy. The family members are waiting in the nearby lounge to view the body. Arrange the following post-mortem care actions performed by the practical nurse in the correct chronological order.
- 1Position the client supine, place a small pillow under the head, and gently close the eyes.
- 2Remove all medical equipment, intravenous lines, and indwelling catheters.
- 3Wash soiled areas of the body and dress the client in a clean facility gown.
- 4Clear away unnecessary medical supplies from the room and invite the family members in for viewing.
- 5Secure the required identification tags and prepare the body for transport to the morgue.
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The correct sequence for standard post-mortem care is: position the head with a pillow and close eyes, remove tubes and lines, cleanse the body and apply a clean gown, tidy the room and allow family viewing, and finally attach identification tags for transport.
Standard post-mortem care prioritizes maintaining the client's dignity and supporting the family's psychosocial needs. The immediate priority is positioning the head on a pillow to prevent facial discoloration. Next, because no autopsy is planned, removing medical equipment and washing the body makes the deceased presentable. After tidying the environment, the family is encouraged to view the body. Formal identification tagging and final shrouding are completed only after the family has said their goodbyes to prevent emotional distress.
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