Death of a pt

Published

While i was at clinicals i seen that Nursing Assistant are the ones that clean the dead body once they pass ?

Is this in the scope of a Nurse Assistance, & how excactly do you do it ?

:up:

Specializes in NA.
oh my gosh i'm getting ready to star my CNA couse but i don't like to see dead people. i think it so scary i don't know what to do to get rid of this fear. any advise? thank you

Same here!! I am getting so spooked just thinking about it! I'm already a scardy cat! I need advice too!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Spooked? Why be spooked? Death is natural. There is no advice. The only thing you can do is deal with it when it comes.

A body is a body. Alive or dead. You care for them.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in NA.
Spooked? Why be spooked? Death is natural. There is no advice. The only thing you can do is deal with it when it comes.

A body is a body. Alive or dead. You care for them.

Its just that everytime I see a dead bodies at funeral. I cant stop seeing there face. and I get afraid that i will see their spirit! Hopefully It wont be as bad as it seems.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Nursing Home ,Dementia Care,Neurology..

A dead body is the same as a living one,except the life force has gone.Mostly they pass peacefully and this is reflected in their faces.Personally I still speak to them when doing post mortem care and encourage my assistant to do the same.Death is the final act of life ,you should not be scared of it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion