The nurse needs to recognize the signs of approaching death to provide the required care and to support the client and the client's family members
What is the correct sequence of steps that occurs during the last stage of life and indicates approaching death? 1 . The client's sense of hearing is slowly lost.
2 . The client experiences sweating.
3 . The client's extremities feel colder to touch.
4 . The client's sense of touch is gradually diminished.
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 2, 3, 4, 1
C) 3, 4, 1, 2
D) 4, 1, 2, 3
B
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The client experiences sweating. The client's extremities feel colder to the touch. The client's sense of touch is gradually diminished. The client's sense of hearing is slowly lost.
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