Patients "waiting to die"

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I have a pt right now that has been actively dying for about 2 weeks now. I was super surprised when she lived through last weekend and she is still alive as I type. She has had her final religious blessings and she has seen all of her family. I have also been told that people "hang on" because they are in pain (she seems to be well-controlled) and sometimes they want to die alone so I tried to give her some time alone last night without abandoning her.

What are some other reasons you have experienced?

Specializes in Hospice.
My little lady finally passed away yesterday. She suffered for so long :( Sounds odd to say, but her passing was absolutely a blessing!

You've discovered that there really are fates worse than death. You did good. :flwrhrts:

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