What is the most appropriate initial step for the nurse to take when preparing to perform post-mortem care for a client?
Begin washing the body to prepare it for the family
Verify the identity of the client
Document the time of death in the medical record first
Secure personal belongings to return to the family
The correct answer is to verify the identity of the client, as this ensures all subsequent care, including documentation and labeling, is accurately performed. Identification prevents potential errors involving the deceased. Other options, such as washing the body or securing personal belongings, occur after proper identification is complete. Documentation is performed throughout but is not the initial step.
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