Cultural Considerations - Native American
:~~ -No eye contact
-May sing, wail, or shriek around dying family member
-Soul does not leave body up to 36hr
-Avoidance of negative thought by not discussing serious illness
Cultural Considerations - Black American
:~~ -Usually independent, dep...
✓ :~~ The temporary spurt of energy/alertness before death
Good time to turn off monitors
S/S of Pending Death
✓ :~~ -Cold extremities (mottled/discolored)
-Increased sleeping
-Decreased metabolism
-Incontinence
-Congestion/Gurgling
-Irregular breathing / Periods of apnea
-Disorientation
-Restlessness
Number 1 Nursing Intervention for irregular breathing during end-of-life
✓ :~~ POSITION PATIENT ON THEIR SIDE
Raise the head of the bed
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