A 76-year-old Muslim patient is approaching death. The family says the patient's bed should be turned toward the opposite wall so it can face Mecca to ensure an easier passage into the next life. The wall they want the bed to face has wall suction and oxygen, which the patient is using. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

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The nurse should accommodate the family's request to turn the bed toward Mecca, as it is an important religious practice for Muslims. This can be done by rearranging the furniture or using longer tubing for the oxygen and suction if necessary.

A 76-Year-Old Muslim Patient Is Approaching Death