A patient who is Orthodox Jewish is terminally ill.The family and rabbi spend a great deal of time at the patient's bedside.At the time of death,what should the nurse expect to occur?

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In Orthodox Judaism, it is customary for a dying person to recite the Shema, which is a declaration of faith, or have it said for them. Thus, the nurse should expect the patient to want to say the Shema or have it recited for them. The family may or may not approve of organ donation or an autopsy, and saying Shiva is a mourning ritual that occurs after the burial.

A Patient Who Is Orthodox Jewish Is Terminally Ill