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needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality

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psychosocial

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needs that relate to the processes and activities that keep living things alive

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physiological needs

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to touch or rub sexual organs in order to give oneself or another person sexual pleasure

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masturbation

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a model developed by Abraham Maslow to show how physiological and psychological needs are arranged in order of importance

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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a type of care that involves caring for the whole person — the mind as well as the body

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Holistic care

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the different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world

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cultural diversity

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prejudice

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bias

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grouping of people based on physical characteristics shared by people with common ancestry

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race

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one aspect of a person’s identity, often reflecting a combination of race, culture, language, nationality, and other factors

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ethnicity

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family is often defined as

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the level of support people have rather than by biological relationships

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two parents and one or more children

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nuclear families

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one parent and one or more children

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single parent families

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committed couples

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married

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parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and even friends

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extended families

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divorced or widowed parents who have remarried and have children from previous relationships and/or the current marriage

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blended families

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throughout their lives people change…

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physically and psychologically

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physically and psychologically changes are called

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human growth and development

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baby moves from total dependence to the relative independence of moving around, communicating basic needs, and feeding himself.

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infancy (Birth to 12 months)

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Physical development in infancy moves from

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the head down

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gains independence. Learn to speak, gain coordination of their limbs, and to control their bladders and bowels

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Toddler (Ages 1 to 5)

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develop skills that help them become more independent and have social relationships. they begin to learn right from wrong

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preschool (Ages 3 to 5)

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development is centered on cognitive and social development. children will learn how to get along with each other

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school age (Ages 5 to 10)

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related to thinking and learning

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cognitive

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enjoy a growing sense of self identity and a strong sense of identity with their peers. generally begin puberty during this stage

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preadolescence (Ages 10 to 12)

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become sexually mature. peer acceptance is important to them. This concern for body image and acceptance, combined with changing hormones that influence moods, can cause rapid mood swings
adolescence (Ages 12 to 18)
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physical growth has usually been completed by this time. often involves finding mates
young adulthood (Ages 18 to 40)
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this age group may notice that they have difficulty maintaining their weight or notice a decrease in strength and energy
middle adulthood (45 to 65)
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must adjust to the effects of aging. the developmental tasks of this age may seem to deal entirely with loss
late adulthood (65 years and older)
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prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older people or elderly
ageism
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disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood up to age 22 that restrict physical and/or mental ability
developmental disabilities
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the most common developmental disability
intellectual disability (mental retardation)
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a mental health disorder that causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite, as well as other symptoms; also called major depressive disorder
depression
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a lack of interest in activities
apathy
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a mental health disorder that causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression to periods of extreme activity
bipolar disorder
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deep depression
a depressive episode
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extreme activity
a manic episode
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uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
anxiety
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an anxiety disorder that is characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no cause for these feelings
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
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a disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack
panic disorder
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a disorder in which a person has anxiety about social situations
social anxiety disorder
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an intense, irrational fear or anxiety about an object, place or situation
phobia
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a mental health disorder characterized by obsessive behavior or thoughts, which may cause the person to repeatedly perform a behavior or routine
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality
schizophrenia
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false or distorted sensory perceptions
hallucinations
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persistent false beliefs
delusions
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common methods mental health disorders can be treated
medication and psychotherapy
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a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one’s problems with mental health professionals
psychotherapy
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a type of psychotherapy that is often used to treat anxiety disorders and depression and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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a disease or condition that will eventually cause death
terminal illness
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a developmental disability that causes below average mental functioning. may affect a person’s ability to care for himself as well as to live independently
intellectual disability
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deep distress or sorrow over a loss
grief
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may refuse to believe that they are dying
denial
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once people start to face the possibility of their death they may become
anger/angry
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once people believe that they are dying, they may make promises to God or a higher power, care providers, or others
bargaining
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as dying people get weaker and symptoms get worse, they may become
depression/depressed
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some people who are dying are eventually able to accept death and prepare for it
acceptance
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legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves
advance directives
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outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case the person becomes unable or make those decisions
living will
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directive to physicians, health care declaration, and medical directive are other names for
living will
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a signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make the medical decisions for a person in the event she becomes unable to do so
durable power of attorney of health care
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a medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest
do not resuscitate (DRN)
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last sense to leave the body
hearing
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two of the most important things you can do for a resident who is dying
listening and comforting touch
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a very important part of dealing with a loved one’s death
saying goodbye
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alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing
cheyne-stokes
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bruised appearance
mottling
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what will the body not have when death occurs
heartbeat, pulse, respiration, or blood pressure.
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between two and six hours after death, the muscles in the body becomes stiff and rigid
rigor mortis (stiffness of death)
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care of the body after death
postmortem care
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holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live
hospice care
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care given to people who have serious diseases or who are dying that emphasizes relieving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side effects
palliative care

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