Discussion should include
- care of the dying client/resident/patient
- psychosocial and spiritual care
- hospice care
- postmortem care measures
- care measures for the family when death of the client/resident/patient is imminent.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the nursing care for a client/resident/patient approaching death?
- How would a CNA prioritize nursing care for a client/resident/patient approaching death (e.g., comfort measures, communication techniques)?
- How can nursing staff maintain client/resident/patient dignity while providing postmortem care?