How to Know When Someone Is Dying?

Breathing becomes irregular, shallow, or very slow

Long pauses may occur between breaths

Skin may become pale, bluish, gray, or mottled

Hands and feet may feel cold

Pulse may become weak, fast, or hard to find

Blood pressure may drop

The person may sleep most of the time or be hard to wake

Confusion, restlessness, or agitation may increase

The person may stop eating or drinking

Swallowing may become difficult

Urine output may decrease

The person may become less responsive to voice or touch

Eyes may stay partly open or look glazed

The jaw may relax and the mouth may fall open

Breathing may include noisy secretions or a rattling sound

Muscle strength may fade significantly

The person may withdraw from surroundings

If there is sudden severe pain, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness, call emergency services immediately

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