Practice Question
A nurse who was present at the time of the death of a patient should document:
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Correct Answer:
time of death.
Rationale:
🟢 The nurse present at the time of death is responsible for accurately documenting the official time of death, which is essential for legal, medical, and administrative purposes.
🟢 Documenting which family members were notified and notification of the mortuary are important but typically done after establishing time of death.
🟢 The time at which life signs ceased is closely related but the official recorded time is the legal time of death.
🟢 Precise documentation supports continuity of care and compliance with institutional protocols.
🟢 Accurate records are also necessary for death certificates and other legal documentation.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals Test II which contains 48 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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