Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
where do most people want to die?
A
in your own home
but most people die in the hospital
2
Q
what are the important requirements of people for their death?
A
- to be surrounded by people I love
- to be free from pain
- to be conscious and able to communicate
- to be at home
- to have medical and nursing support readily available
- to have spirtual support available
- to be in a private space
3
Q
death anxiety is greater in what race?
A
death anxiety is higher in African Americans
4
Q
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