A nurse is assisting with postmortem care for a client who was a devout follower of Islam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Stressors can be categorized as external or internal. External stressors are factors or events in the environment that can cause stress.

In this case, the recent move to a new city is an external stressor because it is an event that has occurred outside of the client and is influencing their current state of stress. Moving to a new city can bring about significant changes and challenges, such as adjusting to a new environment, finding new social connections, and adapting to unfamiliar surroundings.

Feeling depressed is an internal stressor because it relates to the client's emotional state or mental health condition. Depression can be caused by various factors, such as biochemical imbalances, life circumstances, or genetic predispositions.

Lack of nutritional knowledge: This is an internal stressor because it refers to the client's lack of knowledge or awareness regarding nutrition. While the lack of nutritional knowledge can contribute to stress, it is an internal factor that can be addressed through education and learning.

While recurring urinary tract infections can be stressful for the client, they are considered an internal stressor because they involve a physical condition or health issue within the client's body. Addressing and managing the infections would involve medical interventions and possibly lifestyle modifications.

When collecting data from a child with pertussis (whooping cough), the nurse should expect the following manifestations:

1. Paroxysmal cough: The hallmark symptom of pertussis is a severe, uncontrollable cough that often occurs in bursts (paroxysms) followed by a characteristic "whooping" sound as the child inhales.
2. Posttussive vomiting: The coughing spells can be so severe that they may lead to vomiting.
3. Inspiratory whoop: As mentioned earlier, during the inhalation phase after a coughing episode, the child may make a distinctive whooping sound.
4. Cyanosis: The prolonged coughing episodes can sometimes cause the child's face to turn blue (cyanosis) due to inadequate oxygen intake.
5. Fatigue and exhaustion: The frequent and intense coughing episodes can be exhausting for the child, leading to fatigue and sleep disturbances.

Other possible manifestations of pertussis can include a mild fever, runny nose, and sneezing. However, these symptoms are less specific to pertussis and can be seen in other respiratory infections as well.

The manifestations listed in the question (beefy, red tongue; facial erythema; peeling of the hands and feet) are not typically associated with pertussis and may be indicative of other conditions or diseases. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.