Howes states that it was found that the fear of

perspectives, resource and education needs and the emotional experience (Howes, 2015).”
Howes states that it was found that the fear of hastening death and causing adverse effects
lessened the chance of comfort medications being used (2015).
This article does provide useful evidence-based research regarding the importance of educating
about the use of medications at the end or life.
References:
Howes, J. (2015). Nurses’ Perceptions of Medication Use at the End of Life in an Acute Care
Setting. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 17(6), 508–516. doi:
.1097/NJH.0000000000000192.
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Howes, J. (2015). Nurses’ Perceptions of Medication Use at the End of Life in an Acute Care
Setting. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 17(6), 508-516. doi:
10.1097/NJH.000000000000192.