Chapter 5: Impact of Terminal Illness Flashcards
1
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Family Style
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-Influences impact how one copes
2
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Risk Factors for Anxiety
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- Altered states
- Medication side effects
- Hormone secreting tumours
3
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Assessment Questions
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- Description of symptoms
- Personality
- Fears
- Disease stage
4
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Risk Factors for Depression
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- Lack of support
- Stressful events
- History of abuse
- Poor pain control
5
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General Assessment
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- How has disease affected life/relationships?
- What is families understanding of illness?
6
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Strengths Focused
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- How did you cope in the past?
- How do you find support?
7
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Risk Focused
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- Any unresolved losses?
- Any conflicts?
8
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Practical Needs
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- Does family need emotional support?
- What assistance do you need?
