NCLEX Question for dying by virtue of age and/or diagnoses, which of the following signs indicate approaching death

NCLEX Review Question

For individuals known to be dying by virtue of age and/or diagnoses, which of the following signs indicate approaching death:

a.Increased restlessness
b.Increased wakefulness
c.Increased eating
d.Increased urinary output

Correct Answer: A
Increased restlessness
Rationale: As the oxygen supply to the brain decreases, the patient may become restless.

Increased wakefulness
Rationale: As the body weakens, the patient will sleep more and begin to detach from the environment.

Increased eating
Rationale: For many patients, refusal of food is an indication that they are ready to die.

Increased urinary output
Rationale: Based upon decreased intake, urinary output generally decreases in amount and frequency.

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