After an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt, a patient dies. Which of the following should the nurse do first at this time?

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The nurse should first document the time of death. This is a crucial step in the process of handling a deceased patient and should be done immediately. Once the time of death has been documented, the nurse can then proceed with contacting the physician, notifying the family, and arranging for transport to the morgue. The funeral home does not need to be notified at this point as the family will likely make their own arrangements.

After an Unsuccessful Resuscitation Attempt, a Patient Dies