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ch19 psyc somattoform d/o

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psychosomatic   connection b/t mind(psyche) & body(soma). the mind can cause the body to create physical s/s or to worsen physical illnesses  
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somatization   transference of mental experiences & states into bodily s/s  
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somatoform d/o   physical s/s that suggest medical condition w/out a demonstrable organic basis to account fully for them  
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3 central features of somatoform d/o   *physical complaint suggest major medical ill but no organic basis *psychologic factor/conflict important in exsistance of s/s *magnified health concerns NOT under pt control  
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do pt actually experience physical symptoms?   yes! as well as accompyning pain, distress, & function impairment despite neg Dx test results.  
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somatization d/o   multiple physical s/s. begins 30yrs of age extends over several yrs. combo pain/gi, sexual & pseudoneurologic s/s  
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conversion d/o   "conversion reaction" unexplained, sudden deficits in sensory/motor function. attitude of la belle indifference is key feature  
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la belle indifference   seeming lack of concern or distress over conversion reaction  
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pain d/o   pain primary s/s which is unrelieved by analgesics & greatly affected by psychologic factors in terms of onset, severity, exacerbation, & mainenance  
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hypochondriasis   preoccupation with FEAR that one has a serious disease(disease conviction) or will GET a serious disease(disease phobia). they misinterpret bodily functions  
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body dysmorphic d/o   preoccupation w/imagined or exaggerated defect in physical appearance  
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stats for d/os   S d/o, pain d/o ^ in women than men. hypochondriasis & bdd equal  
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malingering   intentional production of false or exaggerated phys/psyc s/s. motivated by external incentives(avoiding work, jail, money, drugs) CONCIOUS  
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factitious d/o   when person intentionally produces or feigns phys/psyc s/s solely to gain attention. pts may even cause injury for attention  
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common term for factitious d/o   Munchausen Syndrome  
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Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy   when someone inflicts illness/injury on someone else to gain attention of emergency to be "hero". most common victim is kid c/o mother or nurse giving K+ OD to save pt life w/CPR  
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internalization   ppl that keep stress, anxiety, or frustration inside rather than express it outwardly. can lead to somatoform d/o  
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primary gain   direct external benifits that being sick provides, relief of cause of anxiety, conflict, or distress  
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secondary gain   attention gained from being sick  
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Dhat (indian)   hypochondriacal concern abt semen loss  
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Koro (southeast Asia)   belief that penis is shrinking & will disappear into abdomen, resulting in death  
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falling-out episodes (southern US & carribean)   sudden collapse; person cant see or move  
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Hwa-byung (korea)   suppessed anger c/o insomnia, fatigue, panic, indigestion, general aches/pains  
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sangue dormido (portuguese)   (sleeping blood) pain, numbness, tremors, paralysis, seizures, blindness, heart attack, miscarriage  
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shenjing shuariuo (china)   physical/mental fatigue, dizziness, headache, pain, sleep problem, memory loss, gi prob, sex dys  
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biologic theories   difference in way pts w/Som d/o regulate & interpret stimuli. cant sort relevent from irrelevent stimuli & respond equally to both types. found more often in relatives of pts w/som d/o  
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Treatmetn   managing s/s & improving quality of life. show empathey & sensitivity to prevent pt from dr shopping. Therapy groups work well.  
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anti-dep used in Som d/o tx   prozac, paxil, zoloft  
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history som d/o   pt usually have lengthy account of past treatment & tests run & surgical procedures. may be angry with healthcare team for not giving a Dx or may have La Belle Indiffernce  
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general appearance/motor behavior   appearance normal. may shuffle or limp depending of symptoms  
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mood/affect   labile, from depressed when describing phys s/s to excited when talking abt going to hospital via ambulance. exaggeratedly describe s/s  
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thought process/content   NO dosordered thought process! pt will answer ow they feel in terms of phys health. hypochondriasis focus on fear of serious illness rather than exsistance of illness  
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hypochoondriasis thought process   preoccupied w/bodily funcitons, ruminate abt illness, fascinated w/medical info, & have unrealistic fears abt potential infection & Rx meds  
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sensorium & intellectual process   intact. alert & oriented  
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judgement insihgt   pts focus only on phys part of self. low self-esteem & deal by totally focusing on phys concern. lack confidence & managing daily issues.  
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roles relationships   unlikely to be employed. consumption w.seeking med care makes family life difficult. they have few friends & dont really socialize for fear of getting sick away from home  
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physiologic & self care concerns   pts have sleep dist, lack basic nutrition, get no exercise. may take multiple Rxs. if using anxiolytics: assess for withdrawal syptoms  
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Nursing Dx for Som d/o   ineffctive coping, ineffective denial, impaired social interaction, anxiety, distured sleep pattern, fatigue, pain. risk for diuse syndrome if pseudoneurologic paralysis s/s  
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goals for Som d/o   ID relationship b/t stress & phys s/s *verbally express emotional feelings *follow established daily routine *show alt ways to deal w/stress *show healthier behaviors (nutrition, rest, activity)  
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health teaching Som d/o   establish daily routine that includes improved health behavior. adequate nutrition intake, improved sleep. validate feelings but encourage involvement!  
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assisting pt to express emotions   teach abt relationship b/t stress & physiological s/s to teach mind-body relationship. Journaling, limiting time pts may focus on phys s/s & focus on emotional feelings. tell family to stop reinforcing the sick role  
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Emotion-focused coping   progressive relaxation, deep breathing, guided imagery, distractions like music. this helps pt relax & reduce feelings of stress.  
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problem-focused coping   helps resolve pt behavior or situation or manage life stressors. inculdes problem-solving methods, ID problem, role-playing interactions with others.  
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evaluation   fewer visits to Dr b/c of phys complaints, less meds used, more positive coping skills, ^ functional ability, improved fam/social relationships  
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