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What does it mean when the dying person has a fixed stare and pinpoint pupils?
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∙ 9y ago
Pinpoint pupils have a number of causes. The best answer is that the patient is receiving palliative care and was given opiates to relieve and prevent suffering during the end stages of life.
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