The main principles of caring for dying patients are

providing medications that reduce pain, helping patients use the restroom; and providing support for anxiety,
depression, and other emotional needs.

recognizing decreased kidney function, and difficulty breathing, and loss of speech, vision, and hearing.

providing physical comfort, addressing psychological and emotional needs, and being respectful of spiritual
needs.

giving spiritual advice, contacting and providing support for family members, and encouraging patients to do what
they can for themselves.