PHI413 WEEK 4 TOPIC 4 DQ1.edited

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1PHI413 WEEK 4 TOPIC 4 DQ1, RACHNameInstitutionDate

2Topic 4 DQ 1Death is investable, and it is the ultimate fate for humanity. However, clinical practices aim to the extent of ending human life as much as possible and prevent death by using the possible medical practice that is ethically acceptable (Cota & de la Torre, 2024). However, death cannot be ultimately avoided. This part of the clinical experience is laced with significant emotions and legal and ethical issues. Nurses encounter death more frequently, a phenomenon that shapes individuals’ perception of death and their ability to provide empathetic care. During my clinical practice in intensive care, I consistently encountered death and patients dealing with end-of-life situations. This experience was initially traumatizing, and I had to speak to my nurse in charge to overcome the issue. However, over time, my perspective about death changed. I realized death is our ultimate goal. Jesus Christ had to die to save man; hence, all men have to die to be reborn and share eternal life. Therefore, it is sacred, and patients should be granted a chance to die gracefully. In addition, death makes us all equal; it is a similar situation for all human beings; hence, all humans deserve respect even in their dying beds. This experience also significantly shaped how I demonstrate empathy to all patients. Death is an emotionally draining process both for patients and their family members. During this process, the family members are scared and very uncertain; hence, providing emotional support is crucial. Providing emotional support to patients and their families in this phase allowed me to understand the importance of ensuring we understand and encourage them. In addition, this phase also shaped how I relate with patients and their families during this period. It is essential to understand and validate their emotional turmoil before making them understand that death is investable. Death and dying processes are vital situations in healthcare. Healthcare providers should be well-trained and prepared to deal with such situations since they can also be

3emotionally draining to the healthcare providers (Sulmasy, 2021). In addition, it is essential to maintain professionalism and empathy when providing care to patients during this period.

4ReferenceCota, M., Jr., & de la Torre, V. (Eds.). (2024). Practicing dignity: An introduction to Christian values and healthcare decision-making (3rd ed.). Grand Canyon University.Sulmasy, D. P. (2021). Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: Theological and Ethical Responses. Christian Bioethics: Non-Ecumenical Studies in Medical Morality, 27(3), 223–227. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/cb/cbab015