unit 12 caring for resident when death is imminent and following death
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Unit 12 Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death. Nurse Aide I Course. Caring for Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death. Introduction - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Unit 12Caring For Resident When
Death Is Imminent and Following Death
Nurse Aide I Course
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Caring for Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
IntroductionDeath is defined as the final stage of life. The nurse aide will need to develop a realistic attitude toward the topic of death to meet the physical and psychological needs of the resident and the family as they experience the dying process. This unit also includes care of the body following death.
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12.0 Explore personal feelings concerning the concept of death.
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
• Factors influencing attitudes –Personal experiences –Culture
• Some fear death • Others look forward to and accept death
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
(continued)• Factors influencing attitudes
–Religion • Belief in life after death • Reunion with loved ones • Reincarnation • Punishment for sins • No afterlife
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
(continued)
• Factors influencing attitudes –Age
• Children view death as temporary
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
(continued)• Factors influencing attitudes
–Age • Adults may develop fears of:
–pain and suffering–dying alone–separation from loved ones
• Elderly generally have fewer fears
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12.1 Identify the special needs of a dying resident.
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Special Needs Of Dying Resident
• Visits with family/significant others • Features of resident’s room:
–pleasant as possible–lighting that meets resident’s
preferences–well ventilated–odor free
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Special Needs Of Dying Resident(continued)
• Features of resident’s room:–Contains personal items which
provide comfort and reassurance• Pictures• Mementos• Cards• Flowers• Religious objects
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12.2 Identify eight comfort measures that may be used with the dying resident.
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Special Needs Of Dying Resident(continued)
• Comfort Measures–Attention to skin care–Good personal hygiene–Oral hygiene - denture
care–Bedding changed as
needed–Back massages
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Special Needs Of Dying Resident(continued)
• Comfort Measures–Frequent position changes
• every two hours• P.R.N.
–Good body alignment• supportive devices• prevention of deformities and pressure ulcers
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Special Needs Of Dying Resident(continued)
• Comfort Measures–Head of bed elevated to facilitate
breathing• Modified diet
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12.3 Describe the nurse aide’s role in relationship to the to the needs of the dying.
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
Nurse Aide’s Role• Source of strength and
comfort• Open and receptive• Know own feelings about
death and do not project those feelings onto resident.
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Caring For Resident When Death Is Imminent and Following Death
Nurse Aide’s Role(continued)
• Empathetic• Calm and efficient • Normal tone of voice• Good listening skills• Non-judgmental
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12.4 Review the various reactions residents may have as they face death.
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Individual Resident’s Reaction To Death
• Accept or be resigned to death• Open and receptive• Communicate about
uncertainties• Fearful or angry• Despairing and anxious• Hostile• Thoughtful and meditative
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12.5 List and describe the five stages of grief, death and dying.
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• DENIAL–Defense mechanism–Buffer against reality–Emotional escape hatch–Resident may request
another opinion
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• DENIAL (continued)–Resident may avoid
discussion of death–Feeling of, “This can’t
be happening to me.”
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• ANGER–Bitterness and turmoil–Sense of unfairness–Blame of others such
as health care workers–Feeling of, “Why me?”
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• BARGAINING–Turn to religious and
spiritual beliefs–Promises to God and
others–Comfort and hope
when all seems lost
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• BARGAINING (continued)–Generally know this
won’t work–Frustration and anger
dissolve into depression
–“If only...I will”
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross• DEPRESSION
–Belief that hope is lost–Overwhelming despair–Introverted and withdrawn–Reminiscing and reviewing life–Sleeplessness–“I always wanted to”
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Five Stages of Grief, Death and Dying as Described
by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross• ACCEPTANCE
–Calm and subdued interest in life–Strives to complete unfinished
business–Helps loved ones accept death–Needs others to validate worth of life–“I’ve had a good life.”
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12.6 Recognize the signs of approaching death.
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Signs Of Approaching Death• Changes in sensory functions and
ability to speak–Vision
• increased secretions in corner of eyes
• blurred vision• failing vision• no eye movement/staring
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Signs Of Approaching Death
• Changes in sensory functions and ability to speak (continued)–Speech
• becomes difficult• hard to understand• may be unable to speak
–Hearing - last function to be lost
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Signs Of Approaching Death• Changes in circulation and muscle tone
–Circulation• fails• heat gradually lost from body• hands and feet cold to touch and mottled
• face becomes pale or gray and mottled• perspiration may increase (diaphoresis)
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Signs Of Approaching Death• Changes in circulation and muscle
tone (continued)–Muscle tone
• body limp• jaw may drop• mouth may stay partly open
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Signs Of Approaching Death• Changes in Vital Signs
–Respirations• slower• shallow• labored• may experience dyspnea, apnea, Cheyne-Stokes
• mucous collects in the throat and bronchial tubes (death rattle)
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Signs Of Approaching Death
• Changes in Vital Signs (continued)–Pulse
• rapid• weak and irregular
–Blood pressure drops–Temperature
• elevated• subnormal
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Signs Of Approaching Death
• Urinary and anal incontinence
• Decreased peristalsis, abdominal distention
• Release of flatus
• Decreased pain
• Loss of consciousness
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12.7 Define the role of the nurse aide in the spiritual preparation for death.
12.8 Contrast the spiritual preparation for death practiced by those of various religions.
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Nurse Aide’s Role In Spiritual Preparation For Death
• Priest, rabbi, minister or other clergy may be contacted at request of resident or family
• Privacy to be provided when clergy with resident
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Nurse Aide’s Role In Spiritual Preparation For Death
(continued)• Support resident’s religious/spiritual
practices even if different from that of nurse aide
• Listen respectfully to religious/spiritual beliefs
• Participate in religious practices if asked and acceptable
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Nurse Aide’s Role In Spiritual Preparation For Death
(continued)• Treat religious objects
with care and respect:–medals–pictures–statues–bibles
• Encourage family and friends to be included
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12.9 Identify the needs of the family as they encounter the dying process.
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Nurse Aide’s Role In Meeting Family Needs
• Available for support• Use touch as appropriate• Courteous and considerate• Respect right to privacy• Let family assist with care,
if they desire, where appropriate
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Nurse Aide’s Role In Meeting Family Needs
(continued)• Use good communication
skills• Listen and provide
understanding throughout the grief/loss stages
• Answer questions or refer to supervisor
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12.10 Discuss the hospice philosophy.
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Hospice Care• Health care service offered:
–in hospitals and extended care facilities–by special facilities–usually in the individual’s home
• Continuing care provided by team of health professionals
• Designed for residents with terminal illness
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Hospice Care(continued)
• Acceptance of death as imminent (6 months or less)
• Assures that individual dies with dignity and comfort
• Not concerned with cure or life-saving procedures
• Emphasis on pain relief• Trained volunteers and professionals
make regular visits.
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Hospice Care(continued)
• Provides counseling for individual and family:–Emotional–Psychological–Spiritual–Financial–Bereavement
• Family included in all aspects of care as desired
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12.11 Discuss the meaning of postmortem care.
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Postmortem Care
• Care Of Body After (Post) Death (Mortem) –Begin care when instructed by
supervisor–Treat body to privacy, respect and
gentleness–Give care before rigor mortis sets in
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12.12 List five reasons for doing postmortem care.
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Postmortem Care(continued)
• Reasons for Postmortem Care–Prevent discoloration and skin
damage–Maintain good appearance of body–Identify body and prepare for
transportation–Position body in normal alignment–Arrange time family to view the body
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12.13 Demonstrate the procedure for postmortem care.
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