3.The status quo of elderly in China 米 Nurses caring for the elderly should focus on providing the best care and comfort for the "death near”and the“actively dying”elderly in as much accordance with directives and wishes as is known for the individual. 2014.11.272014.11.27 3.The status quo of elderly in China  Nurses caring for the elderly should focus on providing the best care and comfort for the “death near ” and the “ actively dying ” elderly in as much accordance with directives and wishes as is known for the individual