title: End-of-life care: practical tips.
abstract: End-of-life care is one part of nursing that many nurses are not fond of administering. The procedure for administering end-of-life care and the rationales for providing such care can benefit the nurse, patient, and family. Considering religious beliefs and practices can assist in proper care for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN 46323-2094, USA. Maureen@calumet.purdue.edu
authors.forename: Maureen T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Marthaler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D005655:Funeral Rites; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012067:Religion; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*