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When an autopsy is to be performed, should the nurse remove tubes, dressings, drains, & other equipment that is in place?
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NO! Never
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_____is a common depressed reaction to death of a loved one?
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Bereavement
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Which type of loss?
Resulting from normal life transitions.
Ex: Loss felt when leaving the family
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Maturational
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What are the changes in V/S of the dying patient?
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Slow, weak, & thready pulse
Lowered Blood Pressure
Rapid, shallow, irregular, or abnormally slow respirations
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True or False?
Death with dignity is the goal in caring for the dying patient?
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True
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To prevent pooling of blood causing discolorization of the face; the (after death), the nurse would_________?
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Place a small pillow or folded towel under the head
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How should the body be placed post death?
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Supine with arms at sides, palms down or across the abdomen.
* Not one hand over the other*
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If mucous collects in the patients throat, you will hear noisy respirations referred to as______. A period of peace may immediatley precede the moment of death.
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Death Rattle
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The most crucial interventions for the dying patient?
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Control of pain
Preservation of dignity & self-worth
Love & Affection
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What are the signs of impending death?
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Slow, thready, and weaker pulse
lowered blood pressure
Rapid, shallow, irregular, abnormally low respirations
Mottling of the lower extremities
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True or False?
A DNR order means only that!! It does not mean to withhold hygeine, hydration, nutrition, or medications
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True
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Which stage of Kubler-Ross?
"Yes, but....
often made with God. An attempt to postpone death
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Bargaining
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A ______ is a written document that directs treatment in accordance with a patients wishes in the event of a terminal illness or condition?
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Living Will
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Which stage of Kubler-Ross?
"Yes, Me"
Sadness & grief, Time of introspection, Patient struggles with painful realities, Prepares for death
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Depression
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______are signed & witnessed documents providing specific instructions for healthcare treatment in the event that a person is unable to make these decisions personally @ the time they are needed?
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Advance Directives
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