Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1549 of 2368
A Buddhist client has died. Which action should the nurse take when preparing to move the body?
- Move the body quickly to the morgue
- Allow no time with the body for the family
- Raise the bed rapidly to transport
- Keep the body as still as possible and avoid jostling
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Correct answer: Keep the body as still as possible and avoid jostling
Buddhism teaches that the body is not immediately devoid of the spirit after death, so staff should keep it still and avoid jostling.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Spirituality: Buddhist Clients. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026