Nursing care of a critically ill and a dying patient demands an unusual degree of alertness, resourcefulness, observation, sympathy, and tact not only for the patient but also for the family, close friends, and caregivers. The nurse’s calm serene attitude will help the patient and his/her loved ones face the possibility of impending death. She should know the religious faith of her patient. She should be familiar with the various customs and traditions of the different faiths so that she can give understanding assistance in meeting his or her needs.
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