At the time of death, which finding is the nurse most likely to assess?
A) Lack of heartbeat
B) Body temperature same as room temperature
C) Rigor mortis
D) Livor mortis

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At the time of death, the most immediate and definitive sign is the lack of heartbeat. Other signs like rigor mortis and livor mortis develop after some time, and body temperature equalizing with room temperature occurs later.

At the Time of Death, Which Finding Is the Nurse