The nurse suspects a patient is in the final stages of the dying process. What manifestations did the nurse assess in this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. change in level of consciousness
2. sudden increase in taste and smell
3. urinary incontinence
4. increased blood pressure
5. irregular heart rate
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Assessment findings consistent with the late stages of the dying process include a change in level of consciousness, incontinence of bowel and bladder, and an irregular heart rate. There is a decrease, not an increase, in taste and smell. Blood pressure will decrease.
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