Caring For The Dying Patient

Question 1

list 5 emotional needs for a dying patient

Answer 1

to relieve patient if fear, loneliness and depression, the nurse must take time to comfort and listen
to the patient
touch is important
they need maintanance and security
thy need nutrition ND fluid
physical needs

Question 2

give 5 signs of a patient approaching death

Answer 2

circulation close down
hands and feet are cold when touched
the patients face becomes pale
there may be no eye reaction
the patient lose muscle tone
respiration becomes rapid and difficult

Question 3

explain the stages of death

Answer 3

stage 1: this is the shock and denial stage, the patient will say that death happens to others but not them. he may seek help from a variety of professional and unprofessional help
stage2; this i th rage an anger stage, the patient becomes critical of everyone and everything,
stage 3; this is when the anger subsides, th patient tries to be at peace with what is happening, promises, requests and wills are made,
stage 4; this is the depression stage, the patient I in mourning over past loss, they tend to speak alot but cry often.
stage 5; this is the acceptance stage, th patient is in peace and tranquility.