You are on vacation for a week. When you return, the nurse tells you that she is assigning you to Mrs. Berk because Mrs. Berk has been asking for you. The nurse tells you that the client’s condition has deteriorated and she is very close to death. When you enter the room, Mrs. Berk seems to recognize you but cannot carry on a conversation. While giving care, you note physical signs that death is near. 1. How would you feel about caring for someone so close to death? What difference would it make whether you knew the person or not? 2. How would you change your care of a dying person from caring for a person who is expected to recover? Why do you think there might be a difference? 3. What kinds of signs and symptoms would you expect to observe?
You are on vacation for a week. When you return, the nurse tells you that she is assigning you to Mrs. Berk because Mrs. Berk has been asking for you. The nurse tells you that the client’s condition has deteriorated and she is very close to death. When you enter the room, Mrs. Berk seems to recognize you but cannot carry on a conversation. While giving care, you note physical signs that death is near.
1. How would you feel about caring for someone so close to death? What difference would it make whether you knew the person or not?
2. How would you change your care of a dying person from caring for a person who is expected to recover? Why do you think there might be a difference?
3. What kinds of signs and symptoms would you expect to observe?
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