Perform postmortem care.

Performance should include

• labeling the body (e.g., toe tag, bag, personal belongings)
• facilitating the disposition of valuables
• providing for forensic considerations
• preparing the body for viewing.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is postmortem care?
• When should postmortem care be initiated?
• When is it appropriate to bathe a patient/client as part of the postmortem care if the patient/client were involved in a violent exchange?
• What are special circumstances related to postmortem care?
• What are family considerations during postmortem care?