The hospice nurse is discussing indications of death with a client's family. Indications of clinical death include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Total lack of response to external stimuli.
2. Inability to breathe independently.
3. Absent reflexes.
4. No voluntary muscular movement.
5. Inability to open the eyes.
1,3,4
Rationale: Total lack of response to external stimuli is one clinical indication of death.
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A) The older adult has increased kidney function. B) The older adult will turn, cough, and deep-breathe more effectively. C) The older adult has an increase in sensory function. D) The physiological deficits of aging increase the surgical risk for older adults.