When caring for a dying person, a nursing assistant will do all of the following, except:

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A well-lit room helps the person to see, as vision is often affected as death draws near. Because the person may not be able to see well, it is courteous for the assistant to announce when entering the person's room. Hearing usually remains quite sharp up until the time of death, even if the person is comatose. Family members should be encouraged to talk to the person, even if it seems the person cannot hear them. Discussion of potentially upsetting topics, however, should be avoided.

When Caring for a Dying Person, a Nursing Assistant Will