chapter 10 death and dying Flashcards
clinical description of death
end of a lifespan
social description of death
much earlier than physical death
dehumanization
acting as if the person is already dead when that are alive
weeks before death- death process step 1
may sleep more or less
days before death- death process step 2
breathing changes, decrease of urine
days to hours before death- death process step 3
can’t swallow, long pauses in breathing, weak pulse, body becomes colder
most common causes of death
heart disease, stroke, pulmonary
where do people die
most- acute care hospitals, then nursing homes and at home
routine hospice care
at home, most common
continuous hospice care
caregiver and hospice aides, predominately at home
inpatient respite care
in a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility, short term relief care
general inpatient care
in a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility
advanced care planning
must be signed when cognitively aware
advance directives
initiated by patient, living wills, durable power of attorney
end of life wishes
white people are more likely to end treatment while hispanic and black people prefer to do whats possible to stay alive. celebrations of life
