9. Increasing pain
Most of the time, it may be difficult for the dying person to manage the pain levels. Even though hearing a noise that sounds pained is never easy, there is not much we can do about it.
The discomfort before death is bigger for cancer or chronic illness patients. For example, one of the biggest discomforts felt by individuals with terminal illnesses is due to the progressive breakdown of tissues or pressure on vital organs.
Let’s say that one of the advantages of the final stages of life is that the intensity of pain is not constant. Usually, it fluctuates. So, the family members need to provide comfort measures to ensure that the dying person remains as comfortable as possible.
