Title: Discuss care measures related to death and dying.
Course: Nurse Aide I (14051-1) > Section: Exploring Death and Dying

Discussion should include

- care of the dying client/resident/patient
- psychosocial and spiritual care
- hospice care
- postmortem care measures
- care measures for the family when death of the client/resident/patient is imminent.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the nursing care for a client/resident/patient approaching death?
- How would a CNA prioritize nursing care for a client/resident/patient approaching death (e.g., comfort measures, communication techniques)?
- How can nursing staff maintain client/resident/patient dignity while providing postmortem care?