Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 461 of 1700

You are new and find postmortem care hard. What can you do?

  1. Ask an experienced aide or the nurse for help
  2. Ask the family to help you with the care
  3. Wait until the next shift and ask someone else
  4. Do it quickly and alone so it is over soon
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Correct answer: Ask an experienced aide or the nurse for help

It is acceptable to get support.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.7: Postmortem Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026