Grief & Palliative Care Flashcards

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What are the 5 stages of grief?

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  1. Denial and shock - a state of disbelief and numbed feelings
  2. Anger, pain, and guilt - frustration, irritation, anxiety
  3. Bargaining - overwhelmed, helplessness, hostility
  4. Depression - struggling to find meaning, reaching out to others, telling one’s story
  5. Acceptance - exploring options, new plans, moving on
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What is anticipatory grief?

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Grieving before the death happens

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What is disenfranchised grief?

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Hidden grief that may not be readily resolved because it is not recognized by others

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What is complicated grief?

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Grief that is so debilitating and enduring that the individual appears to be headed for catastrophe

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What are the 5 stages of the Kubler-Ross grief cycle?

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  1. Denial
  2. Anger
  3. Depression
  4. Bargaining
  5. Acceptance
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What is the primary goal of palliative care?

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Provide comfort and pain management

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What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

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Hospice is long-term care that may extend over years that focuses on pain management and improving QoL

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