After 20 minutes of performing CPR on a 65-year-old female with end stage multiple sclerosis, your medical director orders you to stop resuscitation and inform the family that the patient has died. Family is upset and crying. You notice the patient's daughter holding her hand. Your immediate response would be:

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It is appropriate and humanizing to allow family members to touch the deceased loved one in a respectful manner. While it is important to maintain universal precautions to minimize the risk of infectious diseases, the daughter can touch her mother's hand, face, and hair, especially if she uses gloves or washes her hands afterward. It is also important to show compassion and empathy towards the family during such a difficult moment, while still respecting their cultural and personal beliefs about death and grieving.

After 20 Minutes of Performing CPR on a 65-Year-Old Female