🕯️ D · End of life
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urgentRecommended assessment — CarePath tool: CP-END End-of-Life Comfort Check (interactive scoring) · Validated scales: ESAS
| Code | Problem statement | Type | Description | First 3 actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Needs comfort near death | Actual | The dying person needs relief of symptoms and calm, dignified care. | Control symptoms · Give mouth care · Reposition gently |
| D2 | Family grief before death | Actual | Relatives are grieving while the person is still alive. | Listen · Encourage goodbyes · Explain changes |
| D3 | Unfinished affairs or wishes | Actual | The person has legal, family, or personal matters to settle. | Listen · Help plan visits · Involve a social worker and chaplain |
| D4 | Distressing symptoms near death | Actual | Breathlessness, agitation, pain, or secretions cause distress near the end. | Give comfort medicines as ordered · Reposition · Give mouth care |
| D5 | Needs bereavement support | Actual | Family members need support after a death. | Offer condolences · Give information on grief · Refer to counseling |