Non-Pain II Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of death (1-3 mons)
A
withdrawl from world
turning inward
increased reflextion
decreased nutritional intake
2
Q
symptoms of death (1-2 weeks)
A
altered states of consciousness
restless
not eating
may request occassional meal
3
Q
symptoms of death (days to hours)
A
surge in energy
death rattle
apnea
4
Q
physiological changes during dying process
A
increased weakness, fatigue decreased appetite/fluid intake decreasing blood perfusion neurological dysfunction pain loss of ability to close eye
5
Q
ICHABOD
A
immobility confusion and coma homeostatic failure anorexia breathing changes oral intake dyspnea