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NURS 201

exam 3

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examples of non verbal communication touch, eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures, physical appearance, sounds, silence
factors affecting communication : developmental level toddlers, children, adolescents, adults
factors affecting communication: sociocultural differences culture, language, literacy
factors affecting communication: space and territoriality intimate zone ( 10-18 in) personal zone (18in- 4ft) social zone (4-12 ft) public zone (12-25 ft)
factors affecting communication : mental, physical & emotional status anxiety, fear, physical outcome, orientation level
factors affecting communication : value teaching / education , self motivation
factors affecting communication : environment safe, private, minimal distractions
SBAR situation, background, assessment, recommendation
I-SBAR-R identify yourself & the patient, situation, background, assessment, recommendation, readback
CUS i am concerned, i am uncomfortable, this is unsafe
characteristics to promote therapeutic relationships caring, patient- centered, dynamic, purposeful and time limited, professional accountability
goals to promote therapeutic relationships determined collaboratively, focus on patient's needs, change as patient progresses
professional therapeutic communication: conversation skills tone, word choice, clear & concise
professional therapeutic communication: silence comfortable & content, gathering their thoughts
professional therapeutic communication: listening skills sit down, natural & relaxed, facial expressions & body language, think before responding
professional therapeutic communication: touch empathetic & reassuring, nurse must be comfortable, ask for permission
professional therapeutic communication: assertive communication open, honest, direct focus on the issue, not the person
professional therapeutic communication: humor balance perspective accept your failures
barriers to therapeutic communication aggressive behaviors, failure to perceive patient as a human, failure to listen, change the subject, gossip and rumor
therapeutic communication obtain accurate & thorough information, explain purpose of interview, builds rapport ex: open ended, validation, clarifying, reflective
non therapeutic communication cliches, yes or no questions, why & how questions, information probing, leading questions, judgemental comments, false reassurance
promote communication: visual impairment introduce yourself every time, orient to room, explain everything, speak in normal tone of voice
promote communication: deaf/ hard hearing face the patient , normal speech & pace , do not obscure mouth, written communication
promote communication: physical impairment communication boards, predetermined gestures, call light within reach
promote communication: cognitive impairment maintain eye contact, simple terms & pictures, two - option questions, demonstrate patience
promote communication: non english speaking interpreter service, nonverbal communication
TEACH method tune into the patient, edit patient information act on every teaching moment clarify often honor the patient in the education process
factors that affect patient learning: adult and older adult learning needs need to learn before they are willing to learn, need to motivate the patients to participate in the teaching learning process, they need to identify any learning barriers
factors that affect patient learning: family / caregiver support networks family caregiver also often provides support when the patient is hospitalized, identify and provide education related to the learning needs of caregivers
factors that affect patient learning: financial resources need to be evaluated in order to determine the patient's care
factors that affect patient learning: language differences how people express themselves verbally and nonverbally, language barriers or differences and develop strategies to address them, clearly communicating this plan
factors that affect patient learning: health literacy the ability to access, read, understand, evaluate, communicate, and act on health information to promote, maintain, and improve health; health literacy is associated with the capacity and self -efficacy to manage health and well being
nursing process for patient education: assessment parameters -- learning needs, learning readiness, emotional readiness, experiential readiness, learning style, learning strengths
learning needs gaps in knowledge that exist between what the person known and what someone needs or wants to know
learning readiness the patient's anxiety, motivation for learning, willingness to engage in the teaching
nursing process for patient education: decide the plan thoughtful planning of patient teaching maximizes the patient's learning while ensuring the most efficient use of your time and skills, when planning decide with the patient who should be included in the learning sessions
nursing process for patient education: implement the actions how when to choose each method and instructional activity, timing and scheduling, environment
how / when to choose each method and instructional activity demonstration materials- models and real equipment and displays such as posters, flip charts, and bulletin boards programmed instruction - books so that learners can use them independently of teacher ; teacher needs to clarify
timing and scheduling better to plan short, more frequent teaching sessions that one or two longer sessions, scheduling teaching sessions when the patinet is least stressed
environment when implementing the actions group vs individual, formal vs informal formal - planned, scheduling informal - unplanned, often effective b/c they deal with the patient's immediate learning needs
evaluate learning methods of evaluation and when to use each, revising the plan, documentation
culture a shared system of beliefs, values, and behavioral expectations that provides social structure for daily living
subculture a large group of people who are members of the large cultural group but who have certain ethnic, occupational, or physical characteristics that are not common to the larger culture
cultural assimilation when a minority group lives within a dominant group, many members may lose the cultural characteristics that once made them different, and they may take on the values of the dominant culture
culture shock when placed in a different culture they perceive as strange
ethnicity a sense of identification with a collective cultural group, largely based on the group members’ common heritage
race considered native American or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian
sterotyping When one assume that all members of a culture, ethnic group, or race act alike
implicit bias When we hold attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes with them without our conscious knowledge
cultural imposition The belief that everyone else should conform to your own belief system
cultural blindness Occurs when one ignores differences and proceeds as through they do not exist
cultural conflict Occurs when people become aware of cultural differences, feel threatened, and respond by ridiculing the beliefs and traditions of others to make themselves feel more secure about their own values
cultural influences on healthcare: physiological variation Studies have shown that certain racial and ethnic groups are more prone to being diagnosed with certain diseases and conditions
cultural influences on healthcare: mental health Many ethnic groups have their own respectable patterns of behavior for psychological well- being as well as different psychological reactions to certain situations
cultural influences on healthcare: assigned sex roles In some cultures, the man is the dominant figure and generally makes decisions for all family members
cultural influences on healthcare: food and nutrition Food preferences and preparation methods often are culturally influenced, Dietary teaching must be individualized according to cultural values about the social significance and sharing of food
cultural influences on healthcare: family support In many cultural and ethnic groups, people have large, extended families and consider the needs of any family member to be equal to or greater than their own ,some cultures are unwilling to share private information to elders
cultural influences on healthcare: language and communication Linguistic competence – refers to the ability of caregivers and organizations to understand and effectively respond to the linguistic needs of patients and their families in a healthcare encounter
spirituality anything that pertains to a person’s relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power
faith to a confident belief in something for which there is no proof or material evidence
religion defined as an organized system of beliefs about a higher power that often includes set forms of worship, spiritual practices, and codes of conduct
spirituality in terms of health & illness guide to daily living habits, source of support, source of strength and healing, source of conflict
factors affecting spiritually: developmental considerations As the child matures, life experiences usually influence and mature the child’s spiritual beliefs
factors affecting spiritually: family A child’s parents play a key role in the development of the child’s spirituality
factors affecting spiritually: formal religion Basis of authority of source of power An ethical code that defines right and wrong Aspirations or expectations Ideas about what follows death
self esteem The need that people have to feel good about themselves and to believe that others hold them in high regard
identity diffusion The failure to integrate various childhood identifications into a harmonious adult psychosocial identity, which can lead to disruptions in relationships and problems of intimacy
depersonalization A person’s subjective experience of the partial or total disruption of the ego and the disintegration and disorganization of self concept illustrates the continuum of self- concept responses
global self The term used to describe the composite of all the basic facts, qualities, traits, images, nad feelings people hold about themselves
ideal self constitutes the self one wants to be
fale self May develop in people who have an emotional needs to respond to the needs and ambitions significant people, such as parents, have for them
Describe the process of developing self- concept from infancy through adulthood, including causes and prevention of adverse childhood experiences emotional warmth and acceptance, effective structure and discipline, encouragement of competence and self- confidence, helping children meet challenges
factors affecting self concept: developmental considerations At different ages developmental changes affecting, self concept, related implications for nursing, and potential causes of self- concept disturbances
factors affecting self concept: crises and life events Life stressors or crises may call forth a personal response and mobilize a person’s talents, resulting in good feelings about oneself, or it might result in emotional paralysis with diminished self- concept
factors affecting self concept: illness, trauma, aging, disabilities Society encourages a kind of denial of the eventually aging, chronic illness, and the necessity to integrate crises and change throughout each person’s lifetime
adaptive responses to altered body image and independence patterns patient assumes responsibility for care (makes decisions), develops new self- care behaviors, uses resources, interacts in a mutually supportive way with family
maladaptive responses to altered body image and independence patterns patient assigns responsibility for their care to others becomes increasingly dependent, or stubbornly refuses necessary help
NREM 75% of total sleep time parasympathetic nervous system - decrease hr, RR, metabolic rate
REM 25% total sleep time, necessary for mental & emotional well being, learning, memory & adaption
physical effects of insufficient sleep Obesity Hypertension Diabetes GI disturbances Cardiovascular
psychological effect of insufficient sleep Performance deficits Behavioral problems Anxiety Depression Substance abuse
factors affecting rest and sleep: developmental considerations Adults: more aware of sleep disturbances, % of time spent in bed awake increases Older adults: difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, waking frequently during the night
factors affecting rest and sleep: environmental factors Home environment best - Familiarity -Temperature - Mattress
factors affecting rest and sleep: psychological factors Difficult to obtain amount of sleep needed → REM sleep decreases
factors affecting rest and sleep: medications Decreases REM → barbiturates, amphetamines, antidepressants Sleep disturbances → diuretics drugs, steroids, decongestants
insomnia More internal Difficulty falling asleep, intermittent sleep, or difficulty maintaining sleep Risk factors: >60 years of age, female, depression, medications, pain/ discomfort, shift work
obstructive sleep apnea 5 or more periods of apnea in 1 hour Continuous positive air pressure
Identify physical assessment findings that would indicate insufficient sleep Energy level - Fatigue, lethargy, decreased energy Facial characteristics - Narrowing or glazing of eyes, swelling of eyelids, decreased animation Behavior - yawning , rubbing eyes, slow speech, slumped posture
patients at risk for sleep disturbance: assess Rest & sleep history Sleep diary Physical assessment
patients at risk for sleep disturbance: decide on a problem Impaired sleep Risk for impaired sleep Sleep deprivation
Discuss and apply interventions to promote rest and sleep Teach about sleep & rest Prepare a restful environment Promote bedtime rituals Appropriate snacks & beverages
local adaption syndrome Localized response to stress Ex hurt leg Reflex pain response Inflammatory response
general adaption syndrome Alarm stage Stage of resistance Want to cut things off here Stage of exhaustion
Identify physiological indicators of prolonged stress Chest pain Headache Diarrhea or constipation Dry mouth Increased urination Weight loss/ gain
mild anxiety motivates learning & growth, facilitates problem solving
moderate anxiety Quavering voice, tremors, increased muscle tension, “butterflies in stomach”
severe anxiety Difficulty communicating, increased motor activity, nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, hyperventilation
panic anxiety Loss of rational thought, chest pain, trembling, dyspnea, sensory changes
how stress affects: basic human needs Physiologic needs Safety & security Love & belonging
how stress affects: health & illness Increases risk for disease or injury Decreased effectiveness of cortisol → compromised recovery
how stress affects: family dynamics Changes in structure and roles Anger and feelings of helplessness and guilt Loss of control over normal routines
how stress affects: cortisol effectiveness Maturational situational or adventitious Usual coping mechanisms are ineffective → develop new coping mechanisms
Identify manifestations of burnout and means to prevent clinician burnout Assuming responsibilities which you are not prepared Experiencing conflict with a peer Ethical dilemma
interventions to promote positive responses to stress: healthy ADLs Exercise Rest & sleep Nutrition
interventions to promote positive responses to stress: support systems friends & family, support groups
interventions to promote positive responses to stress: stress management techniques Relaxation Meditation Anticipatory guidance Guided imagery
interventions to promote positive responses to stress: crisis intervention (SAFER-R) stabilize acknowledge facilitate understanding encourage effective coping recovery referral
sexual health Integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual & social aspects of sexual being in ways that are positively enriching and enhance personality, communication and love
biological sex Chromosomal sexual development, external & internal genitalia, secondary sex characteristics, & hormonal states
factors that affect sexuality: culture Sexual partner, duration, methods, positions Female genital mutilation
factors that affect sexuality : development considerations Biological sex & gender influence behavior throughout life Intellectual & developmental disabilities
factors that affect sexuality: child bearing considerations Procreation Child- free choice
factors that affect sexuality: sexually - transmitted infections life long health concerns, 5 P's
factors that affect sexuality: altered sexual function Physiologic malfunctions Conflicts with cultural norms Interpersonal problems
Identify the effects of illness, injury, and medications on sexuality and sexual health Diabetes Medications Mental illness Spinal cord injuries Surgery & body image Joints & mobility
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