Comfort Care
Keeping the client clean, dry, and comfortable is called this type of care.
What is comfort care?
Listening and allowing a client to express feelings shows this type of support.
What is emotional support?
This sense is often believed to be the last to go before death.
What is hearing?
Speak calmly and clearly even if the client seems unconscious because they may still do this.
What is hearing?
After death, caregivers should show this toward the client and family.
What is respect?
Turning a dying client every two hours helps prevent these skin injuries.
What are pressure sores (bedsores)?
Holding a client’s hand can help provide this feeling.
What is comfort?
Breathing may become irregular and sound like this near death.
What is noisy or irregular breathing (death rattle)?
Short, simple sentences help clients who may be feeling this.
What is fatigue or weakness?
Personal belongings should be treated with this and returned to the family.
What is care and respect?
Moistening the lips and mouth helps relieve this common problem in dying clients.
What is dry mouth?
Family members may feel sadness, anger, or guilt; these feelings are called this.
What is grief?
Hands and feet may become cool and bluish due to poor this.
What is circulation?
Caregivers should report changes in condition to this person.
Who is the nurse?
The caregiver should follow the facility’s policy for this process after death.
What is post-mortem care?
Lowering lights and reducing noise can help create this environment.
What is a calm or peaceful environment?
Allowing family to spend time with the client supports the process of this.
What is saying goodbye / grieving?
The loss of appetite is common during this stage of life.
What is the dying process?
When talking with family, caregivers should be honest and show this quality.
What is compassion?
The body should be handled gently and respectfully during this procedure.
What is post-mortem care?
Pain relief and comfort without trying to cure illness is called this type of care.
What is palliative care?
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings is called this.
What is empathy?
Periods of confusion or restlessness before death are known as this.
What is restlessness or agitation?
If a family member asks a question you cannot answer, you should refer them to this professional.
Who is the nurse or doctor?
This documentation is required after a client passes away.
What is death documentation or reporting the death?