Abstract

Death is common in the intensive care unit. Some patients are surrounded by family; others, with only nurses and physicians by their side. This article describes the experience of a critical care nurse caring for a patient in his last hours and in the hours after his death. These extraordinary measures left her with a sense of peace and pride in being an intensive care unit nurse.

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