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

Discussion should include

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

Refer to Unit XII in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

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