Physiological Assessment

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CK-01-01	Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological characteristics and symptoms of end of life due to the cessation of normal body functions.
CK-01-02	Demonstrate knowledge of best practice for palliative nursing care.
CK-01-03	Demonstrate knowledge of the dying process.
CK-01-04	Demonstrate ability to recognize the approach of death and assess and provide nursing care for various alterations in vital functions.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to pronounce death and document:
CK-01-05	assess cessation of vital signs
CK-01-06	follow agency policy and protocol.