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T1: Life Transitions/Stress Adaptation (CH 4) Flashcards

1
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“growing old is __ __”

A

not easy

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Multitude of changes during the aging process require what 3 things?

A

stamina
ability
flexibility

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3
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Many factors affect older adults’ ability to cope with __

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multiple changes of aging

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4
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Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older adults based on age

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ageism

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5
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Ageism in society:
___ against older adults
___ and misconceptions
Consequences of ageism: erode their ___

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Biases
Stereotypes
dignity

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Need to heighten societal awareness of the ___ __ __

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realities of aging

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Changes in today’s ___ family affect the roles and functions of the older adult within the family unit.

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nuclear

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8
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Their are both __ and __ changes for older adults

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negative

positive

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9
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Adjustment to changes in responsibilities and roles is an important ___ of aging.

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challenge

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Changes in the parental role, such as a kid going to college, can lead to __ __ __

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sense of loss

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Historical role of __ and __ influenced by today’s older women.

A

wife

mother

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Changing roles for men influences our view of __ role of today’s older men.

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provider

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13
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Regular contact by children is usually ___, which can provide enjoyment.

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maintained

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14
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Grandparenting is a new role in life, as is ___

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step-grandparenting

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15
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Changes in family structure and activities bring new ___ to today’s grandparents.

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challenges

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16
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Active lifestyles of older adults require the children/grandchildren to __.

A

adapt

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17
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Grandparenthood is a ___ role.

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learned

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18
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Many older adults may assume ___ caregiving responsibilities for their grandchildren.

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primary

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19
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Nurses can guide older adults as they ___ assuming this new role

A

contemplate

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20
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____ are available to assist those who choose the caregiving role.

A

Organizations

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21
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__ __ __ is a common event that alters life for many older persons.

A

Death of spouse

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22
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Adjustment to widowhood:

A
  • Task of living alone
  • Developing alternative roles
  • Income issues
  • Loss of an intimate partner
  • Choosing a new lifestyle
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23
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Loss of work role issues:

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  • May need to adjust to a reduced income

- May be viewed as an undesirable state

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24
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6 phases of retirement:

PRDRRT

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  • pre-retirement phase
  • retirement phase
  • disenchantment phase
  • reorientation phase
  • retirement routine phase
  • termination of retirement phase
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Nurses must evaluate own __ toward retirement
attitudes
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Nurses can be good role model of constructive retirement __ and __.
practices and attitudes
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Retirement income is less than __ of earned income.
half
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Social security income: intended as supplement but is often ___.
primary source of income
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Nurses should encourage __ preparations for old age.
financial
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Nurses should recognize the impact of __ __ on health status.
economic welfare
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Older adults have to adjust to new __ image, and accept the societal expectations of the __ in function.
body | decline
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Nursing interventions for decline in function:
- educate about age related changes - promote optimum function - promote optimum health - prevent disease - preserve independence and dignity !!
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They have a __ social world.
shrinking
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What are 4 reasonings behind a shrinking social world?
- loss of social connections - risk of loneliness - facing fact of growing old - potential failure to thrive
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Widowhood, the death of friends, and the recognition of declining functions __ older persons’ awareness of the reality of their own deaths.
heighten
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___ is more tolerable if life has __ and ___.
death | depth and meaning
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Erikson's stage during the elderly adult population?
Integrity vs despair
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Some nursing interventions for life transitions? (4)
- life review - eliciting a life story - promoting self-reflection - strengthening inner resources
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__ __ is the process of intentionally reflection on past experiences
life review
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3 parts to personal identity:
body mind spirit
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2 hallmarks of successful aging?
knowledge of self | personal identity
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Physical, emotional, and spiritual resources that older adults may possess that enable them to __ to old age
survive
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__ fosters empowerment
Hope
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Some misconceptions older adults: - Old people are sick and __. - Most old people are in __ homes. - ___ comes with old age. - People are either very tranquil or very cranky as they age. - Old people have lower __ and are resistant to change. - Old people are not able to have __ __ and are not interested in sex. - There are few __ in old age.
- disabled - nursing - Dementia - intelligence - sexual intercourse - satisfactions
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___ identity largely determines an individual’s social position and social role.
Occupational
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When one’s work is one’s primary interest, activity, and source of social contacts, separation from work leaves a significant ___ in one’s life.
void
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What phase? When the reality of retirement is evident, preparation for leaving one’s job begins, as does fantasy regarding the retirement role.
Pre-retirement phase
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What phase? Following the retirement event, a somewhat euphoric period begins, a “honeymoon period,” in which fantasies from the preretirement phase are tested.
Retirement phase
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What phase? As life begins to stabilize, a letdown, sometimes a depression, is experienced.
disenchantment phase
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What phase? As realistic choices and alternative sources of satisfaction are considered, the disenchantment with the new retirement routine can be replaced by developing a lifestyle that provides some satisfaction.
Reorientation phase
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What phase? An understanding of the retirement role is achieved, and this provides a framework for concern, involvement, and action in the older person’s life.
Retirement routine phase
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What phase? The retirement role is lost as a result of either the resumption of a work role or dependency due to illness or disability
Termination of retirement phase
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Nursing interventions are applicable to each __ of retirement.
phase
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It is sometimes difficult for the aging person to accept the body’s __ efficiency.
declining
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___ expectations frequently determine the adjustment individuals make to declining function.
Societal
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Older adults have difficulty in acceptance of __ changes.
physical
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Common results of declining function are __ and __.
illness and disability
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At a time of many losses and adjustments, personal contact, __, extra support, and attention are needed.
love
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Life review can be a positive experience because older adults can reflect on the obstacles they have overcome and ___ they have made. It can also provide the incentive to heal fractured __ and complete unfinished business.
relationships | accomplishments
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Life review, however, can be a ___ experience for older adults who realize the mistakes they’ve made and the lives they’ve hurt.
painful
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The young can also benefit from the reminiscences of older adults by gaining a new perspective on life as they learn about their __.
ancestry
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The nurse can facilitate life review by eliciting the older adult’s life ___.
story
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Is eliciting life stories from older persons a difficult process?
No, in fact most older adults welcome opportunity to share their life histories and life lessons.
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One of the hallmarks of successful aging is __ __ __.
knowledge of self
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__ __ __: an awareness of the realities of who one is and one’s place in the world.
knowledge of self
66
The __ includes physical characteristics and functioning.
body
67
The __ encompasses cognition, perception, and emotions.
mind
68
The __ consists of meaning and purpose derived from a relationship with God or other higher power.
spirit
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The process of __ often facilitates self-reflection.
writing
70
__ or e-mails are another means to reflect and express feelings.
Letters
71
Many people find that __, sculpting, weaving, and other forms of creative expression facilitate self-reflection and expression.
painting

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