The hospice nurse is educating a client's family on the physical signs of approaching death. The nurse knows that the education has been effective when the family says they will know that death is imminent when they see which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Cyanosis of dependent areas
b. Irregular respiratory rate
c. Bowel incontinence
d. Restlessness
e. Increased body temperature
Answer:
a. Cyanosis of dependent areas
b. Irregular respiratory rate
c. Bowel incontinence
d. Restlessness
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