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A client brought to the emergency department is dead on arrival (DOA). The family of the client tells the physician that the client had terminal cancer.
 
  The emergency department physician ex-amines the client and asks the registered nurse (RN) to contact the medical examiner regarding an autopsy. The family of the client tells the RN that they do not want an autopsy performed. Which of the following responses to the family is most appropriate? 1. An autopsy is mandatory for any client who is DOA.
  2. The decision is made by the medical examiner.
  3. I will contact the medical examiner regarding your request.
  4. It is required by federal law. Why don't we talk about it, and why don't you tell me how you feel?
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