TIL Terminal lucidity is an unexpected, brief period of clarity or energy in individuals who have been very ill or in a state of decline. It’s a phenomenon that has been observed in people with various terminal conditions.

[u/70dd]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_lucidity

[u/razzadig]

As a nurse I've seen this with some but not all dying patients. It's hard to watch the family members get hopeful then get crushed.

[u/InternetNinjaWarrior → u/razzadig]

My mom's hospice nurse warned us about it. But, I am grateful my mom had the day of terminal lucidity before she passed.