Chronic Conditions Flashcards
Persists longer than 6 months, is irreversible, and effects functioning in one or more systems. Fluctuate between maximum functioning and then relapses. Health is labile (easily altered).
Chronic Condition
Usually reversible, short duration, often severe. Signs and symptoms: abrupt, intense, and often subside after a short period of time. May affect functioning anywhere.
Acute Condition
Decrease accommodation to near/far vision.
Presbyopia
Loss of acuity for high-frequency tones.
Presbycusis
Grieving process.
Shock Withdrawal Acknowledgement Acceptance Rehabilitation
Chronic condition’s impact on client/family socioeconomically?
Stress r/t bills and higher medical expenses.
Decrease finances r/t loss of work
Employment opportunities
May not be able to meet job expectations r/t health limitations
Family intimacy and stability changes
Lifestyle changes
Chronic condition’s impact on client’s/family’s dynamics?
May affect decision making
Will add stress
Women may feel detachment from sick spouse and loneliness
Healthy family member may need to get another job
May see divorce
Hire another caregiver or family member to help with care
Chronic condition’s impact on family roles?
Role reversal is common
May involve the grieving process
Chronic condition’s impact on client’s/family’s behavior and emotions?
Depression Irritability Anxiety Shock Denial Anger Withdrawal PTSD
Chronic condition’s impact on client’s self-concept?
Isolation from normal social activities
Altered social skills, sexual development, body image, and ability to think/plan for future
Creates significant changes in families
Older adults may have higher rate of disability due to factors r/t aging
How does chronic disease affect the elderly?
The normal processes of aging may impact a chronic condition by further diminishing well-being and independence; basically make things worse. Process of aging can exasperate illness/condition.
Psychosocial changes in elderly due to chronic conditions?
Related to: life transitions; retirement; death of family or friends; and changes in roles and relationships
Functional changes in elderly due to chronic conditions?
Fatigue
Problems performing ADLs and IADLs
Cognitive changes in elderly due to chronic conditions?
Delirium
Depression
Dementia
Nursing diagnoses for chronic conditions?
Impaired physical mobility Self-care deficits Caregiver role strain Activity intolerance Anxiety
