A patient has just died, and his family is waiting to see him. What postmortem care is essential first? a. Document the time and circumstances of the death. b. Place identification on the body...

A patient has just died, and his family is waiting to see him. What postmortem care is essential first?

a. Document the time and circumstances of the death.

b. Place identification on the body according to hospital policy.

c. Clean the patient up and make him look peaceful.

 d. Cover the patient’s body and face with a sheet.