A nurse teaches a client's family members about signs and symptoms of approaching death. Which manifestations should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Warm and flushed extremities
b. Long periods of insomnia
c. Increased respiratory rate
d. Decreased appetite
e. Congestion and gurgling
ANS: D, E
Common physical signs and symptoms of approaching death including coolness of extremities, increased sleeping, irregular and slowed breathing rate, a decrease in fluid and food intake, congestion and gurgling, incontinence, disorientation, and restlessness.
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