Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #5: Part 6
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What physical symptoms of grief should the nurse assess Mr. Morales for?
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #5: Part 7
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What information would the nurse provide to Mr. Morales about what to expect during the middle stage of death?
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #5: Part 8
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If the nurse listens to the patient’s heart and determines that death has occurred, what postmortem care tasks should be performed?