When people are faced with terminal illnesses and death, they usually need suppo

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When people are faced with terminal illnesses and death, they usually need support and guidance to identify how they want to live the end of their life. The RN can play a vital role in this process. Ellen Goodman started what is called “The Conversation project” in 2012 to champion this need. Initial Discussion Post: Identify and state when end of life conversations should occur and why at that time(s). Identify and describe how as a RN you can promote and support this end of life decision process. Identify and state how the RN’s personal beliefs and feelings can impact having these end of life conversations with patients and families.

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The end of life conversations usually occur when the condition of the patient is clinically deteriorating and at the terminal stage. It occurs when the body doesn't react to the treatments given or during multiple organ and system failure.

RCN could provide good nursing care for those at the end of life. They support the patients and provide them holistic care by providing physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

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