Mixing Embalming Fluids  Linda is 15 years old and has died of leukemia. She has undergone a series of chemo treatments, which have caused lots of discolorations and the yellowing of the skin. She lost her appetite about a month before her death, and barely drank any fluids the last week. You were able to do the removal from the hospital floor within hours of death. The family has picked a full couch casket (completely open) for two days of calling hours. The family also would like her to be dressed in the homecoming dress she never got to wear. What fluids would you suggest using? and Why?

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Linda is 15 years old and has died of leukemia. She has undergone a series of chemo treatments, which have caused lots of discolorations and the yellowing of the skin. She lost her appetite about a month before her death, and barely drank any fluids the last week. You were able to do the removal from the hospital floor within hours of death.

The family has picked a full couch casket (completely open) for two days of calling hours. The family also would like her to be dressed in the homecoming dress she never got to wear. What fluids would you suggest using? and Why?

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