Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly hired nurse about cultural sensitivity during death and dying. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Devout practitioners of Islam prefer to have their heads turned toward Mecca at death, aligning with Islamic funeral rites where the body is positioned to face the Qiblah (direction of the Kaaba in Mecca). Buddhism varies widely in practices, Judaism prefers burial within 24 hours, and Hinduism typically involves cremation, making D the correct choice.