Hello everyone, so my momma, my best friend has been on hospice for about a month and a half, and her nurse says we are nearing the end. I was just wondering how long might I have with her she has started the mottling process. My momma has advanced Emphysema and they are pretty sure she has lung cancer she is just too weak to have a biopsy.
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"It can occur in the final week or not until the final hours. While mottling can be one sign of approaching death, caregivers should also look for other end-of-life symptoms including changes in breathing and diminished food and water intake.Mar 2, 2017"
"Five Physical Signs that Death is Nearing
Loss of Appetite. As the body shuts down, energy needs decline. ...
Increased Physical Weakness. ...
Labored Breathing. ...
Changes in Urination. ...
Swelling to Feet, Ankles and Hands."
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