NURS 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Hyperalgesia, Reduced Affect Display, Terminal Illness
7 Dec 2016
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Ongoing process of discussion among pt, fam, hcp aimed at improving care decision at end of life. Doc that specify care the pt wishes to receive in event they become unable to participate in tx decision making. Sense of deprivation/loss generated by death of valued other. Final clinical expression of complete + irreversible neuro failure. Abn pattern of resp charac by alternating periods of apnea and deep rapid breathing. Legally required completion of death certificate stating cause of death. Irreversible cessation of circulatory, resp func or cessation of all function of entire brain, including brainstem. Concept of care that provide compassion, concern, support for dying: may also refer to facility where inpatient care is provided to dying. Social customs + cultural practices that are carried out following death. Care designed to prevent + relief suffering at any stage of illness. Determination that life has ceased based on physical assessment.
