Chapter 1, Problem 2ATC

The surgical removal of a rib or ribs is a/an ___________________.

The family of a patient who has just died asks to be alonewith the body and asks for supplies to wash the body. Thenurse providing care knows that the mortician usually washesthe body. Which response would be most appropriate?a. Inform the family that there is no need for them to washthe body since the mortician typically does this.b. Explain that hospital policy forbids their being alone withthe deceased patient and that hospital supplies are to beused only by hospital personnel.c. Give the supplies to the family but maintain a watchful eyeto make sure that nothing unusual happens.d. Provide the requested supplies, checking if this request islinked to their religious or cultural customs and asking ifthere is anything else you can do to help.