A bodybuilder is brought to the emergency room after being found unresponsive. The patient is found to have no brain activity due to hypoxia caused by a massive myocardial infarction. Care is withdrawn and the patient passes away. Which statements does the nurse make to the nursing student who is assisting in providing post-mortem care? Select all that apply.
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