Ch 8 caring for pts with chronic illness potter Flashcards
the physical, psychosocial, and economic aspects of a patient and family’s life.
Chronic diseases affect
is a pathophysiologic condition that lasts more than 1 year, requires ongoing medical care, and often limits a person’s usual activities of daily living due to symptoms of the disease or self-care activities required to manage the disease
chronic disease
a patient and family’s subjective experience of and response to a chronic disease
Chronic illness refers to
Autosomal genetic disorders occur when there is a genetic mutation or abnormality in inherited genetic material.
genetic mutation
autosomal dominant disorders and autosomal recessive disorders.
genetic mutation disorders fall into two categories:
such as Huntington’s chorea, familial hypercholesterolemia, and neurofibromatosis occur when a person has one parent with the dominant genetic disorder or a new mutation in a gene occurs
Autosomal dominant disorders (genetic mutation disorder)
such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia occur most commonly when both parents are carriers of the recessive genetic disorder
Autosomal recessive disorders
, a combination of genetic factors, environmental elements, and lifestyle choices increase the risk for the development of most chronic illnesses
Multifactorial inheritance
why a person who carries genetic material for developing a chronic illness may or may not eventually be diagnosed with the disease
Multifactorial inheritance explains
a multigenerational examination for patterns of the same disease, the age of onset of the disease, and generational frequency of the disorder
in examining a family disease history, important factors to consider include
clarify the risk of disease development based on family history, answer questions about the process, recommend screening tests for the disorder if necessary, discuss available genetic testing, and recommend lifestyle changes that may decrease the risk of developing the disease
Genetic counselors
the genetic mutation exists in a woman’s DNA, placing her at an increased risk for developing one of these cancers.
A positive screen for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation indicates
provides a framework to guide patient care
Chronic Care Model
prevention, early detection and helping patients identify effective strategies to manage their chronic illnesses.
nursing role in caring for people with chronic diseases
encompasses
is among the most frequent and distressing complaints of people with a chronic illness
Fatigue
is one of the more common hereditary cancer syndromes and because early detection improves survival, genetic screening for this type of colon cancer should be offered to first-degree family members to inform them of the potential risk of developing this cancer.
Lynch syndrome
endometrial, ovarian, small bowel, pancreatic, prostate, urinary tract, liver, kidney, and bile duct cancers
Other cancers linked with Lynch syndrome include
lead poisoning, prenatal mercury exposure, childhood cancer, asthma, intellectual disability, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
exposure to toxic elements within the environment increases the risk for chronic disease.
(e.g., smoking cigarettes, exposure to secondhand smoke, poor nutrition, and excessive alcohol consumption)
The most common modifiable risk factors are lifestyle choices or risk behaviors that contribute to the development of chronic illness
being active, planning and prioritizing, reducing stress, goal setting, and seeking knowledge and help.
Self-management strategies include
school attendance as well as their social engagement with other children, thus putting children with chronic illnesses at greater risk for failing to reach their potential at school. Some children with chronic illnesses experience poorer relationships with their teachers and are at a higher risk of having to repeat grades and achieving lower levels of educational success .
Serious chronic illnesses in children often have a negative effect on
missing more days of school and experiencing changes in their interactions with their peers and teachers
The siblings of these children often have similar experience (of child w/ chronic illness)
provides a framework to guide health care delivery for patients living with chronic illnesses.
Chronic Care Model
- Health system
- Delivery system design
- Decision support
- Clinical information systems
- Self-management support
- Community
There are six essential elements of the Chronic Care Model