Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1333 of 1700
What do you do with the resident’s eyelids and mouth in postmortem care?
- Leave them open, as they will close alone
- Tape them shut with medical tape
- Gently close them if still open
- Cover them with a damp cloth
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Correct answer: Gently close them if still open
The book says to close them gently.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026