Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The client has expired secondary to smallpox. Which information about funeral arrangements is most important for the nurse to provide to the clientÔÇÖs family?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Notifying the public health department is critical for smallpox, a highly contagious disease, to ensure containment. Cremation, open caskets, and rapid burial are secondary.