A nurse is completing postmortem documentation for a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the documentation?

A.

Cause of the client's death

B.

Last set of the client's vital signs

C.

Copy of the client's advance directives

D.

Location of the identification tag on the client's body

Answer and Rationale

The Correct Answer is D.

A.    Incorrect. The cause of death is an important piece of information but is typically included in the official death certificate rather than in routine postmortem documentation.
B.    Incorrect. While vital signs are important during the client's care, the last set of vital signs is not usually a primary focus of postmortem documentation.
C.    Incorrect. Advance directives are relevant to the client's care during life but are not typically included in postmortem documentation.
D.    Correct. Documentation of the location of the identification tag on the client's body is important for accurate identification and tracking during the postmortem process.
 


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