Death Answers

Charlie has brain cancer. His kidneys are shutting down, and his metabolism has slowed. His breathing consists of loud rasps followed by episodes of silence. Which of the following would be the most beneficial to him at this stage?

Read the following scenario. What is the most likely reason that Lucy wasn't aware of her aunt's mental condition?Lucy's aunt, Maggie, is dying, and Lucy has flown in to town to spend her last couple days with Maggie. Lucy is shocked when Maggie does not show signs of recognizing her. Maggie seems confused about who is in the room with her. Maggie addresses Lucy as "Tina" at one point, even though Lucy's cousin, Tina, has not arrived yet.Lucy feels sad that she did not visit sooner. She wonders why her relatives did not tell her Maggie had dementia. She talks to close family members once or twice a month, and no one said anything.

Which statement about visions is correct?

In the following scenario, who is most correct in assessing Marvin's condition and the effects of Carl's words?Marvin is dying. His four children are at his bedside. The youngest, Carl, is near hysteria. He is lamenting that he cannot go on without his dad. Carl says all his relationships are a "mess." All he has ever had is his dad.Carl's brother, Trey, tells him to think about how he expresses himself. He may be distressing their father and making it hard to let go.Carl says it does not make any difference what he says. it is obvious their father can no longer reason.Darla says their dad probably can't hear, but he may feel the negative energy.Becca says the danger is that Carl will make everyone so nervous that they cannot properly tend to their father's needs.

The active phase of dying typically takes about how long?