Other Terms Flashcards
Ethnocentrism
Thinking that your own group (cultural/ethnic) is superior to others 
Holistic belief sys
harmony and balance of the body w nature
Medical dx
Doctor
Nursing dx
A clients response to a health concern
Advanced directives
Put in place for when a person can’t make self directed discussions
Standards of practice
Identify knowledge, skills, attitude nurse need to provide care
Systemic view process
Delivery of nursing care
Cane
Hold on stronger side, advance w weaker leg first
Crutches
Stronger leg goes first
Guided imagery
decrease pain and relieve stress
Children young dealing w death
Hold back feelings
16 yr old dealing w death
Maladaptive coping
Regression
Moving back to a more comfortable time in life
Projection
Avoid dealing with their own problems
Allostatic load
Taking on too much