Before allowing the family of a deceased patient to view the body,the nurse should:

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If the person wore dentures,reinsert them.If the mouth fails to close,and if it is culturally appropriate to close the mouth,place a rolled-up towel under the chin.Dentures maintain the patient's natural facial expression.Place a small pillow or a folded towel under the head.This prevents pooling of blood in the face and subsequent discoloration.Avoid placing one hand on top of the other.Placing one hand on top of the other can lead to discoloration of the skin.Remove soiled dressings and replace with clean gauze dressings.Use paper tape.Paper tape minimizes skin trauma.Changing dressings helps to control odors caused by microorganisms and creates a more acceptable appearance.

Before Allowing the Family of a Deceased Patient to View