nur104 test 4 Flashcards
What is Loss
the undesired change or removal of a valued object, person, or situation
how is loss categorized
actual vs. perceived physical vs. psychological external vs. internal loss of aspects of self enviromental loss loss of significant relationship
what is actual loss
death of loved one, theft, deterioration, destruction, & natural disaster can be identified by others no just by person experience
what is perceived loss
internal only by person experiencing it
what is physical loss
injuries, removal of organ, loss of function
what is psychological loss
belief system sexuality, control, fairness, meaning & trust
what is external loss
actual loss of object that importantb/c of cost or sentimental value
what is internal loss
percieved or psychological loss
loss of aspects of self
could be physical loss, psych & perceived (personality, developmental change(aging) hopes, dreams, faith)
what is enviromental loss
change in familiar even positive changes (job, home) (perceived or actual)
what is loss of significant relationships
actual loss of spouse,family member, divorce, seperation
what is grief
physical, psychological & spiritual response to loss can interfer with health & delay healing
what is mourning
actions associated with grief
what is nereavement
mourning & adjustment time after loss
what are factors affecting grief
significance of loss, amount of support, conflict, circumstances of loss, previous loss, developmental stage, spiritual & cultural background, timeliness of death
what are types of grief
uncomplicated and complicated
what are uncomplicated grief
abbreviated-process faster & anticipatory grief- letting go before loss
what are complicated grief
chronic, masked,delayed, disenfranchised
what is chronic grief
complicated begins as normal continues long term
what is masked grief
complicated when grieving express through behavior
what is delayed
complicated put off until later time
what is disenfranchised grief
complicated not supported
how is death defined
historical, heart-lung, whole-brain, higher-brain, uniform determination of death act
what is historical
cessation of flow of bodily fluids
what is heart-lung death
spontaneous respiration & circulation
what is whole-brain death
all functions of brain including brain stem
what is higher-brain death
higher brain functions (brain stem & resp could still be working)
what is uniform determination of death act
loss of brainstem functions
what is the physiological stage 1-3 mo prior to death
begins withdraw from world & people sleep increase food intake decrease
what is physiological stage 1-2 wks prior death
host of physical changes begin lose ability maintain self cardio deterioration decrease BP, pulse change & skin color, resp rate increase or decrease apnea
what is physiological stage days -hrs prior to death
surge of energy desire eat &talk get dehydrated decrease blood vol
what is physiological stage moments prior to death
doesn’t respond to touch sound short series long spaced breath before stops
what is the end of life care
palliative and hospice care
what is the end of life palliative care
cure no longer possible or refuse tx (comfort care)
what is end of life hospice care
die within 6mo
what are the psychological stages of dying (five stages (kubler-ross)
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
what are legal & ethical considerations
advance directives,DNR, assisted suicide, euthanasia, autopsy
what is advanced directives
group instructions stating persons wishes (durable power attorney)
what is DNR
do not resuscitate
what is assisted suicide
making available needs for pt end his own life
what is euthanasia
good death deliberate end of life one suffering terminal or incurable illness
what is autopsy
examination of body determine cause of death
what is assessment of terminally ill client & family
knowledge, history of loss, coping abilities & support, meaning of loss/illness, depression of grief, physical assessment, cultural & spiritual assessment
what is diagnosis for terminally ill pt & family
most norm loss grieving as problem, etiology, anticipatory grieving, dysfunctional grief AEB panic, hostility, regression, signs of deflated self-esteem
what are interventions for grief or loss
promote norm grieving , teach loss education through childhood help prepare in life, unse intervention based on stege person is in, encourage participation in support group, altered grief-professional help
what is therapeutic communication
perfect listening skills, encourage & accept expression of feelings, reassure not wrong feel anger, relief, or other unacceptable feeelings, respond nonverbal cues with touch, eye contact, increase self awareness, continue communicate even in case of coma
what is care of the dying patient
meeting physiological needs
meeting psychological needs
addressing spiritual needs
addressing cultural needs
what is providing postmortem care
care of body , norm for nurse feel grief when dies must also take care of yourself
what are types of stress
eustress, distress, external, internal, developmental, situational, physiological, & psychological
what is eustress
good stress
what is distress
can threaten health
what is external stress
RT family, enviroment
what is internal stress
anxiety
what is developmental stress
life stages
what is situational stress
random, unpredictable
what is physiological stress
affect body structure/function
what is psychological stress
arise from life events
what are maladaptive coping strategies
ineffective coping
what is adaptive coping strategies
effective coping
what are general approaches for coping
alter, adapt, & avoid stressors
what are personal factors influencing adaptation
personal perception of stressor(how handle), overall health status, support system, hardiness, & personal factors
what is stage 1 of adaptaion alarm fight or flight
endocrine system, sympathe nervouse system, CV, respiratory, metabolic, urinary, gastrointestinal, & musculoskeletal
how is the sympathe nervouse system affect in stage 1
epinphrine or norepinephrine
how is the CV system affected in stage 1
vasoconstriction elevated BP
how is the respiratory system affected
dilated bronchioles
how is the metabolic affected in stage 1
increased availability of glucose
how is urinary affected in stage 1
sodium & water retention
how is gastrointestinal affected in stage 1
decreased peristalis
how is musculoskeletal affected in stage 1
increased blood flow to muscles
what is the second stage of adaptation
resistance stage
what is the second phase resistance stage
use coping mechanisms failure to adapt to stress leads to third stage
what is the third stage of adaptation
exhaustion
what is the third stage exhaustion
adaptive mechanism become ineffective/ nonexistent decrease BP, elevated pulse, respiration usually ends in death
what is the third stage if adaptation is successful
recovery stage
what are response to stress
physical response local adaptation response involving specific body part, tissue, or organ
what is another response to stress
psychological feelings, thoughts, behavior (anxiety & fear, ego, anger, depression)
what are consequences of failed adaptation in stress induced organic responses
continual stress, repeated CNS sti,ulation, elevation of certain hormones, results in long term changes in body system
what are consequences of failed adaptation of somatoform disorders
hypochondriasis, somatization, somatoform pain disorder, & malingering
what are consequences of failed adaptation of stress induced psychological responses
crisis, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
what is crisis
does not respond to adaptive activities overwhelming demands immediate response produces change brings unsolved problems increased affect & decrease communication require intervention
what is focused assessment for ineffective coping to stress
lack of goal-directed behavior
inability to problem solve
unexplained fatigue
destructive behavior
what is focused assessment for ineffective denial to stress
disavows knowledge meaning of event to decrease anxiety
delays in seeking care refuse tx
continues behavior that exacerbates condition