Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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addiction causes (5)

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-pain management
-stress management
-self medication
-exposure
-use at early age

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addiction risk factors (5)

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-mental illness
-stress
-genetics
-peer pressure
-abuse

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protective factors (5)

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-positive family support
-caregiver involvement
-positive relationships
-employment
-community resources

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addiction comorbidities (6)

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-heart disease
-stroke
-dental issues
-hepatitis
-cirrhosis
-mental illness

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sx of use (3)

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-mood and behvior changes
-poor movement coordination
-slurring words

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concerns re: alcohol use (3)

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-safety
-accidents (esp. auto)
-risk for bleeding

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CIWA protocol

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-detox protocol every 2 hrs

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alcohol withdrawal (3)

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-can be deadly
-has degrees of severity
-CIWA assessment

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detox sx (10)

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-agitation
-anxiety
-sweating
-insomnia
-delerium
-tremors
-vomiting
-hallucinations
-confusion
-hypertension

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CIWA assessment

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-numerical scale for each sx
-determines how much medication the pt. should receive
-gives the nurse control over the detox
-highly subjective

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CIWA criteria

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-n/v
-tremors
-paroxysmal sweating
-anxiety
-agitation
-tactile disturbances
-auditory disturbances
-visual disturbances
-headache
-orientation

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additional considerations in detox

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-blood pressure elevation
-patient behaviors
-drug-seeking behaviors
-inconsistency

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13
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CIWA protocol d/c when

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pt. doesn’t score for 24 hrs.

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Delerium Tremens (6)

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-most severe stage of withdrawal
-seizures
-hallucinations
-global confusion
-hyperactivity
-can be deadly

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alcohol withdrawal timeline

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1) anxiety, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain
2) high blood pressure, increased body temp
3) hallucinations, fever, seizures, agitation

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16
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short term alcohol tx

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1) benzos
2) antiepileptics
3) thiamine (a B vitamin)
4) introduction of resources

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17
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long term alcohol tx

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-naltrexone (prevent relapses)
-acomprosate (reduces desire to drink alcohol
-disulfiram - antabuse - creates physical reaction to alcohol

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benzodiazepine withdrawals

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-very similar to alcohol
-depends on drug half life

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when to assess detox

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when substance is out of person’s system

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20
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typical opioids abused (5)

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-fentanyl
-heroin
-prescribed narcotics
-oxycodone/oxycontin
-percocet

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21
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dangerous signs of opioid use

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-CNS depression
-respiratory failure
-overdose

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opioid detox sx (7)

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-restlessness
-muscle aches
-insomnia
-diarrhea
-vomiting
-cold flashes
-flu-like sx

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23
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detox tx (5)

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-comfort meds
-controlled narcotics
-methadone
-suboxone
-subutex

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healthcare worker impairment

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-drug diversion
-burnout
-staffing shortages
-poor ratios
-pain

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what happens if drug diversion suspected

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-board receives complaint
-nurse can self-report
-investigation is launched
-hearing for practice violation
-nurse is placed in assistance program
-risk for losing license

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mood d/o categories

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-depression
-mania
-bipolar

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depression general characteristics (3)

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-both a sx and a dx
-biochemical component
-“everything is down”

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Mania

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-“everything is up”
-hyperactivity
-can have a psychotic component

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bipolar disorder

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-fluctuating between mania and depression
-Type I or Type II

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Bypolar Type I

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fluctuate between mania and depression

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Bipolar Type II

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fluctuate between hypomania and depression

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mania v. hypomania

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-mania is more severe
-mania includes a psychotic component

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nursing priority for mood d/o (3)

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-risk for suicide
-frequent assessment
-evaluating safety measures

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risk factors for suicide- individual (9)

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-having made a previous attempt at self-harm
-mental illness
-lacking social support
-legal problems
-financial problems
-risky impulsive behaviors
-loss of job
-serious medical illness
-use of substances

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suicide risk factors- relationships

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-hx of having been abused or neglected as a child
-having been bullied
-family history of suicide
-personal relationship problems
-sexual violence

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suicide risk factors: community (7)

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-barriers to access to healthcare
-cultural/religious beliefs such as a belief that suicide is a noble resolution
-personal problem
-community cluster of suicides
-stigma associated with mental illness or help-seeking
-access to lethal weapons, meds
-media portrayals of suicide

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warning signs (5)

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-stating they want to die or kill themselves
-stating they feel helpless or empty, with no reason to live
-stating they feel trapped, without solutions to problems
-stating that they feel like a burden to others

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more warning signs (6)

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-withdrawing socially from family and friends
-giving away loved possessions
-bidding goodbye to friends and family
-arranging affairs, planning to die
-engaging in risky behavior, such as fast driving
-obsessively thinking and talking about death

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39
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SADPERSONS

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S sex=male
A age <19 or >45
D depression
P previous attempt
E ethanol
R rational thinking loss
S social supports lacking
O organized plan
N no partner
S sickness (major or chronic)

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40
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Assessing for suicide

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-ways and means
-plan
-intent

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41
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tx for suicide

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-safety considerations
-imminent risk=inpatient
-otherwise outpatient psychotherapy

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psychopharm for suicide

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-antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI, tricyclics, MAOIs)
-PRNs (sleep, anxiety)

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43
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Non-pharm tx

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-ECT
-CBT
-DBT
-ACT
-TMS

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44
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mania and depression cycles in bipolar are usually

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slow to change

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45
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mania s/s (8)

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-pressured speech
-hyperactivity
-insomnia
-risky behavior
-poor inhibition
-implulse control
-disorderly conduct
-hypersexuality

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nursing considerations for bipolar

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-safety
-milieu management
-compliance
-social interactions

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47
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other considerations for bipolar

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-sleep
-nutrition
-skin integrity

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48
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inpatient psychopharm mood stabilizers (5)

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-lithuim
-depakote
-tegretol
-abilify
-latuda

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49
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depakote/valproic acid forms

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-pill
-liquid
-beads in caps

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depakote / valproic acid class

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anticonvulsant

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depakote / valproic acid pt. concerns

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-weight gain
-sexual dysfunction

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52
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valproic acid normal levels

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50-100 mcg/mL

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53
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lithium (4)

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-effective mood stabilizer
-can cause kidney damage
-narrow therapeutic index
-risk for toxicity

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s/s lithium toxicity

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-fine tremor
-n/v
-abd pain
-bloating

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s/s lithium toxicity s/s moderate - severe

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-coarse tremors
-twitching / jerking movements
-altered mental status
-ataxia
-seizures

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key considerations

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-mild toxicity sx while pt tapering up
-do not d/c if lab range is low
-if pt. stops taking, restart regiment

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57
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lithium range

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0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L

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58
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ideal lithium level is

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1.0 mEq/L

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59
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3 classes of antidepressant

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-SSRI/SNRI
-tricyclics
-MAOIs

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SSRIs/SNRIs

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-ex. escitalopram, Prozac
-Serotonin syndrome
-4-6 weeks to see effects
-suicide risk

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Tricyclics

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risk for orthostatic hypotension

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MAOIs

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-avoid foods with tyramine (smoked, fermented, aged foods or drinks)

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benzodiazepines (4)

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-risk for addiction
-anxiolytic effect
-CNS depression
-detox if stopped

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Mood disorders (3)

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-Bipolar (I or II)
-Depression
-Mania

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-Bipolar I

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-mania and depression

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Bipolar II

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-hypomania with more pronounced depression than bipolar I

67
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Depression first priority

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safety risk

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Mania (3)

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-psychotic component
-way too much energy
-poor sleep

69
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Meds for alcohol detox

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-benzos
-comfort meds

70
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Meds for after alcohol detox

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-antabuse
-naltrexone
-acomprosate

71
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opioid detox

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-not deadly
-if using, pupils dilated, hypotension, bradycardia
-detox = comfort meds
-can use methadone, suboxone, subutex

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eating disorders

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-bulimia
-anorexia

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bulimia s/s

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-vomiting
-tooth decay
-Russell’s sign
-assess F+E
-assess safety
-may not have weight change

74
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anorexia s/s

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-minimal intake
-assess F+E
-low weight

75
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Personality disorders: Cluster A

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-antisocial (no remorse)
-schizotypal (positive symptoms)
-schizoid (negative symptoms)

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Personality disorders: Cluster B

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-borderline (risk for self-harm, assess for suicidal ideation/safety)

77
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Personality Disorders Cluster C

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-avoidant
-dependent

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Personality disorder tx

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-CBT
-DBT
-Behavioral therapies
-Meds don’t work

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neurodevelopmental

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-assess in childhood
-performance in school
-ADHD (treat w/ uppers)
-Autism spectrum (levels of severity)
-dyslexia (poor academic performance)
-tourette’s (tics, verbal tics (shouting, swearing)

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neurocognitive: delerium

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-goes away
-treat underlying cuse

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neurocognitive: dementia

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-degenerative
-does not go away
-optimize functioning
-monitor for safety

82
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neurocognitive considerations

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-ADLs
-caregiver strain
-paradoxical effects of benzos/sleep meds

83
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personality disorders are on what DSM axis

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2: not usually primary disorders; usually with something else

84
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how personality develop (4)

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-hitting developmental milestones (trust vs. mistrust to get needs met)
-environment
-family dynamics or lack thereof
-socialization

85
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risk factors for personality disorders (5)

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-missing milestones
-bad environment
-family disruption
-abuse
-poor socialization

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Personality disorders: Cluster A are generally ________

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odd/eccentric

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Personality disorders: Cluster A disorders listed (3)

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-paranoid personality disorder
-schizoid personality disorder
-schizotypal personality d/o

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-paranoid personality disorder characteristics

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-distrust
-poor relationship forming
-suspicious
-doubting loyalty

89
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*schizoid personality disorder characteristics

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-negative sx of schizophrenia
-detachment
-poor relationships
-social avoidance

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schizotypal personality disorder characteristics

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-positive sx of schizophrenia
-flight of ideas
-odd beliefs
-eccentric behaviors

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Personality disorders: Cluster B are generally _________

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dramatic, emotional, erratic

92
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Personality disorders: Cluster B listed (4)

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-antisocial personality d/o
-borderline personality d/o
-histrionic personality d/o
narcistic personality d/o

93
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*antisocial personality d/o

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-serial killers
-no remorse for actions
-rebellious to authority
-deceitfulness

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*borderline personality d/o

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-instability, impulsivity, poor relationships
-self harm, suicidal ideation
-identity disturbance
-fear of abandonment

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*histrionic personality d/o

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-overly emotional responses
-attention seeking
-poor relationship boundaries

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*narcissistic personality d/o

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-grandiosity
-need for admiration
-entitlement
-lack of empathy

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Personality disorders: Cluster C general characteristics

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anxious, fearful

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Personality disorders: Cluster C listed (3)

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-avoidant personality d/o
-dependent personality d/o
-obsessive compulsive d/o

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Avoidant personality d/o

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-social inhibition
-fear of criticism, rejection
-feelings of inadequacy in social settings

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*dependent personality d/o

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-need to be taken care of
-fear of separation
-seeks nurturing from others

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obsessive compulsive d/o

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-perfectionism
-compulsive/obsessive thoughts
-hoarding

102
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Personality d/o tx (5)

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-not meds
-cbt
-dbt
-behavioral therapies
-supportive therapies (maybe prn med)

103
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nursing approach for cluster A (trouble relating to others)

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empathetic; help clients process feelings and emotions they cannot share with others

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cluster B personality d/o (others may shun their dramatic behaviors)

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empathetic; help client process their needs while setting boundaries

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cluster C personality d/o (trouble taking on responsibilities that lead to success due to fear)

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empathetic; decrease anxiety by suggesting coping skills; empower clients

106
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personality disorder nursing priorities

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-safety
-monitoring for self-harm
-suicide assessment
-social safety
-dangerous (antisocial) behavior
-provocation of violence
-poor boundaries

107
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disruptive behavior disorders

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-group of conditions
-poor impulse control
-poor self-control of emotions
-aggression
-disruption
-endanger self or others

108
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disruptive behavior disorder list (6)

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-impulse control d/o
-oppositional defiant d/o
-intermittent explosive d/o
-conduct d/o
-kleptomania
-pyromania

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trends in disruptive behavioral d/o

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-typically seen in children
-often classified as temperament
-require behavioral tx

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neurodevelopmental disorders

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-motor and tic disorders
-intellectual disabilities
-adhd
-
autism spectrum disorder
-language communication disorders

111
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adhd characteristics

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-inattention
-hyperactivity
-impulsivity

112
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adhd: inattention

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-unable to concentrate, easily distracted, short attention span
-unable to follow instructions
-difficulty organizing

113
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adhd: hyperactivity

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-unable to sit still
-fidgeting
excessive physical movement, talking, or interrupting

114
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adhd: impulsivity

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-acting w/out thinking
-lack of regard for consequences
-no sense of danger, frequently getting injured

115
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adhd etiology

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-genetics
-environment (low birth weight, prenatal exposure to alcohol or tobacco)

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adhd comorbidities

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-learning disabilities
-epilepsy
-children (ODD, conduct disorder)
-Adolescents and adults (substance use d/o, sleep d/o, anxiety d/o, somatic conditions)

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adhd problems across the lifespan

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-problems w/ school/learning
-problems w/relationships
-problems at work
-may manifest as anxiety or depression

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cognitive signs of learning disability

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-spelling same word differently in same assignment
-trouble with open-ended ? on test
-poor reading and language comprehension
-weak memory skills
-difficulty adapting skills from one setting to another
-slow work pace
-difficulty grasping concepts
-inattention to details
-excessive focus on details
-frequent misreading / misinterpretation of info
-trouble filling out applications or forms
-easily confused by instructions
-poor organizational skills
mental health problems like depression or anxiety

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behavioral signs of learning disability

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-not wanting to go to school
-complaining about the teacher
-reluctance to engage in reading/writing activities
-saying work is to hard
-not wanting to show you schoolwork
-avoiding assignments/ homework
-saying negative things about academic work, own intellect
-disobeying teacher’s directions
-frequent misreading/ misinterpretation of info
-cutting class, skipping school (teens)
-bullying

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dyslexia related difficulties in preschoolers (6)

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-recognizing letters and sounds
-word pronunciation
-learning new vocabulary
-learning the alphabet
-learning the days of the week
-rhyming

121
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dyslexia related difficulties in school aged (6)

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-spelling rules and letter placement
-remembering facts or numbers
-handwriting
-learning new skills
-reading
-following sequences

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dyslexia related difficulties in adolescence and adulthood (6)

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-reading at grade level
-understanding jokes, idioms, expressions
-organizing and time management
-learning a foreign language
-memorization
-summarizing a story

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ASD characterisitics

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-marked by significant social, communication, and behavioral deficits
-ASD are a group of developmental disabilities ranging from very mild to very severe
-hallmark signs include rocking, flapping hands, spinning

124
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ASD level 1

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-needs some support
-sometimes just awkward or asocial
-change is difficult, thrives on routine
-fidgets can be seen as quirky or annoying to others
-sometimes perceived as lazy or insecure

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ASD level 2

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-needs more support
-most people can tell they have a disability
-don’t engage socially
-doesn’t handle change well
has repetitive behaviors that are noticeable
-is developmentally delayed

126
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ASD level 3

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-everyone can tell there is a disability
-doesn’t communicate, except when necessary
-any change to routine is nearly impossible
-repetitive behavior helps client stay calm
-major developmental delays/ missed milestones

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ASD etiology

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-genetics (linked to specific inherited genes or de novo mutations)
-environment
-advanced parental age
-no evidence it is related to immunizations

128
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ASD across the lifespan

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-behavioral issues may worsen with age
-limited social life
-unemployment / underemployment

129
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ID DSM definition

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disorder with onset during the developmental period that includes both intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits in conceptual, social, and practical domains; may be mild, moderate, severe, or profound

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mild ID

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-85% of identified cases
-can learn to read, write, and perform math skills at a 3rd to 6th grade level; usually able to work and live independently

131
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moderate ID

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-10% of identified cases
-usually able to learn to read and write at a basic level, perform basic life skills; often requires assistance working or living independently

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severe ID

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-5% of identified cases
-likely not able to read or write, but able to perform some basic living skills; requires supervision in daily activities

133
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Profound ID

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-1% of identified cases
-usually able to communicate verbally or non-verbally to some degree; needs extensive support and usually has coexisting medical conditions that

134
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ID etiology

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-genetic disorders (Down’s Syndrome, Fragile X, other genetic mutations)
-environmental factors (pre/post natal infections, exposures to toxins, nutritional deficiencies

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3 types of communications d/o

A

-receptive
-social
-expressive

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Communication d/o etiology

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-most have no known etiology
-possible genetic links
-boys 2-3x more likely to stutter (can be an anxiety component)

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motor movement d/o listed (3)

A

-developmental coordination disorder
-stereotypic movement disorder
-tic disorder

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developmental coordination disorder

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lack of appropriate motor skills

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stereotypic movement d/o

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repetitive Non purposeful movements

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tic d/o described

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-characterized by fast, unanticipated, nonrhythmic movement or vocalizations
-motor tics (shaking, copyig others’ movements, obscene gestures, blinking
-vocal tics (throat clearing, echolalia (repeating others’ words/phrases), pallia (repeating self constantly), copropraxia (cursing)

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types of tic d/o

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-provisional: one or more motor and/or vocal tics for less than 1 year prior to 18 y.o.
-persistent: chronic; single or multiple motor or vocal tics must be present for 1 year and prior to 18 y.o.
-Tourette syndrome: most severe tic disorder; multiple motor and a vocal tic, must persist for one year and must be present prior to age 18

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Cognitive disabilities defined

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confirmation by both clinical assessment and individualized, standardized intelligence testing of deficiencies in intellectual fx

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possible aspects of cognitive disabilities

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-reasoning
-problem solving
-planning
-abstract thinking
-judgment
-academic learning
-learning from experience

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cognitive disabilities alternate definition

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deficiencies of adaptive functioning that do not meet developmental and sociocultural standards of daily function and social responsibility

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learning d/o def.

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difficulties learning and using academic skills, with at least one of the following difficulties having persisted for at least 6 months despite interventions

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aspects of learning difficulties

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-pronunciation of words
-reading comprehension
-spelling; written expression
-mastering number sense, number facts, calculation, or mathematical reasoning
-academic skills below expectations for grade or age and interfere with academic or occupational performance or ADLs
-may begin during school-age years but not be fully apparent until later years or w/ standardized testing
-no evidence of ID, uncorrected vision/hearing problems, other mental/neuro d/o, psychosocial adversity, lack of proficiency in language of instruction, or inadequate educational instruction

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ADHD DSM-5 criteria

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-persistent pattern (at least 6 months) of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning, development, social activities, or other activities
-inattention to details
-difficulty maintaining attention span
-appears not to listen when spoken directly
-shows a lack of follow through with instructions, organizations, or other tasks
-easily loses necessary items
-easily distracted, forgetful in daily activities
-dislikes tasks that require concentration
-manifestations are present in two or more settings and are apparent before the age of 12, and interfere with, or reduce the quality of social, academic, or occupational fx
-manifestations are not better explained by another mental d/o, including psychotic d/o, such as schizophrenia

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motor d/o: stereotypic: criteria

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-movements that are repetitive, driven, and seemingly w/out purpose
-behavior interferes w/social, academic, occupational, or other fx and possibly results in self-injury
-onset occurs in the child’s early developmental period
-no evidence of substance abuse, a neuro condition, or other d/o that may cause similar sx

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nurse’s role

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-therapeutic relationship (Peplau’s phases: orientation, working, resolution)
-holistic, person-centered care (manage illness, promote health/well-being, prevent further illness, monitor for abuse)
-advocacy (reduce stigma, focus on strengths)
-teaching (illness, medications, plan of care)

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nurse’s role ID or learning disabilities

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-cognitive -based communication
-focus on strengths

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nurse’s role communication d/o

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-assess for barriers
-create alternative communication strategies

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nurse’s role autism spectrum d/o

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-appropriate screening
-liaison to community services

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nurse’s role ADHD

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advocacy

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Tic d/o

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-maintain client dignity
-educate client, family, public

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Recognize Cues

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-comprehensive assessment
-standardized developmental screenings at well child visits (milestones)
-autism screening at 18 and 24 months or when concerns raised
-observations of mental, behavioral, physical performance in play and school settings
-history of head injury, trauma, or severe emotional stress

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: infancy

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C: trust vs. msitrust
V: hope

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: early childhood

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C: autonomy vs shame/doubt
V: will

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: preschool

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C: initiative vs. guilt
V: purpose

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: school age

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C: industry vs. inferiority
V: competency

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: adolescence

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C: identity vs. confusion
V: fidelity

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: young adult

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C: intimacy vs. isolation
V: love

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: middle adult

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C: generativity vs. stagnation
V: care

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Erickson: Crisis and Virtue: mature

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C: integrity vs. despair
V: wisdom

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