Posted: August 16th, 2017
For individuals known to be dying by virtue of age and/or diagnoses, which of the following signs indicate approaching death:
a) Increased restlessness
As the oxygen supply to the brain decreases, the patient may become restless.
b) Increased wakefulness
As the body weakens, the patient will sleep more and begin to detach from the environment.
c) Increased eating
For many patients, refusal of food is an indication that they are ready to die.
d) Increased urinary output
Based upon decreased intake, urinary output generally decreases in amount and frequency
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