A nurse is assisting a client in selecting an appropriate diet.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Choice A rationale

Placing an identification tag on the outside of the client's shroud is essential for proper identification, especially in cases requiring an autopsy. This practice ensures that the deceased person is accurately identified throughout the process and helps prevent any mix-ups or misidentifications.

Choice B rationale

Asking the assistive personnel to document the client's time of death is incorrect as it is the nurse's responsibility to document the time of death accurately in the medical records, not the assistive personnel's duty.

Choice C rationale

Wearing sterile gloves when cleaning the client's body is not necessary. Standard precautions and the use of non-sterile gloves are sufficient for postmortem care unless there are specific reasons requiring sterility, which is uncommon.

Choice D rationale

Removing the client's dentures and giving them to the client's family is incorrect for an autopsy case. Dentures should be left in place to maintain the integrity of the body and to ensure that all personal effects are accurately documented and managed.

Choice A rationale

Verbal consent alone is not sufficient for invasive procedures like urinary catheter insertion. Documented consent is necessary to ensure legal and ethical compliance.

Choice B rationale

Having another nurse co-sign the consent does not verify the client's explicit agreement to the procedure. It is important that the client’s direct consent is documented.

Choice C rationale

Checking the medical record for a previous consent form may not reflect the client's current willingness. Consent should be obtained fresh to confirm current understanding and agreement.

Choice D rationale

Witnessing the client's signature on a consent form ensures that the client has been informed and agrees to the procedure, fulfilling both legal and ethical requirements.