Question

2. What are the stages to end of life? List at least 3.

I am really confused if this question means preperation for this stage of life or stages of death. It is not covered in our boom or slides but is being asked of us in discuscion.

Answer 1

1. Changes in bowel and bladder function:

Mainly constipation and incontinence. Constipation may be due to lack of movements, medication and inadequate fluid intake. Incontinence may be caused by relaxed muscles related to aging.

2. Confusion, restlessness and agitation: Restlessness and agitation are common in dying person. This may be due to less blood supply to brain tissues, dehydration and sometimes due to metabolic changes.

3. Changes in skin temperature and body color: ln dying body blood moves away from extremities to the vital organs. There will be cool extremities and changes in body temperature. There will be high fever as death approaches.