A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client on hospice who passed away during the shift. Select the "3" postmortem care actions the nurse should take?

A. Use pictures. Visual aids enhance comprehension, especially for clients with limited English proficiency. Pictures, diagrams, and illustrations help convey important information when language barriers exist.
B. Use materials written at a twelfth-grade level. This is inappropriate because most health education materials should be written at a fifth- to sixth-grade reading level to ensure accessibility. Higher reading levels may be too complex for many clients, particularly those with limited health literacy.
C. Provide a variety of educational materials. While multiple formats (e.g., videos, pamphlets) can be helpful, simply offering a variety does not ensure comprehension. The materials must be tailored to the client’s language and literacy level.
D. Choose materials that include culturally relevant information and examples. Cultural relevance improves engagement and understanding. Materials should reflect the client’s cultural background, beliefs, and values to make the information more meaningful.
E. Use materials written in the client's spoken language. Providing materials in the client’s primary language ensures better understanding. When possible, professional medical interpreters should also be used to clarify any uncertainties.

A. Spread client care activities throughout the shift. Frequent interruptions can contribute to sensory overload by preventing rest and relaxation. Instead, clustering care activities minimizes disturbances and helps create a calmer environment.
B. Keep the door to the client's room open. An open door can increase noise levels and exposure to environmental stimuli, such as hallway conversations and alarms, worsening sensory overload. Keeping the door closed or partially closed can help reduce unnecessary stimuli.
C. Provide the client with earplugs. Earplugs help block out excessive noise from medical equipment, conversations, and alarms, reducing auditory overstimulation. This intervention allows the client to rest and promotes a more comfortable healing environment.
D. Encourage visitors throughout the day. While social interaction is important, excessive visits can contribute to sensory overload. Limiting and scheduling visitor times appropriately helps balance emotional support with the need for rest and recovery.