A substantial number of patients die in the intensive care unit, so high-quality end-of-life care is an important part of intensive care unit work. However, end-of-life care varies because of lack of knowledge of best practices. High-quality end-of-life care is multifaceted and entails an individual approach. For this discussion, perform a literature review and identify evidence-based interventions to promote high-quality end-of-life care in the intensive care unit. Consider the following: end-of-life decision-making, client comfort, family presence in the intensive care unit, visiting children, family needs, family preparation, when the patient dies, and after-death care of the family.
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