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310 Gordons Function
Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition of Functional Health Patterns | View the individual as a whole being using interrelated behavioral areas Data is collected and organized into the FHPs and displayed using a concept map |
| What does the nursing process consist of? | Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation |
| Nursing Assessment | First step in nursing process Individualized Description of client's health status Reflects the whole individual and environment |
| Process of assessment | Data collection - interview, observe, examine |
| Subjective data | What the client states Health history Must have - client states.... or quotation marks |
| Objective data | Nurse observation Physical exam findings Information from health records Results from clinical tests |
| How are functional health patterns characterized? | By focus -pattern -individual-environmental -age-developmental -functional -cultural |
| What are the FHP | Health perceptions/management Nutritional/metabolic Elimination Sleep/rest Self concept Values/beliefs Coping/stress Sexuality/reproductive Roles/relationships Cognitive/perceptual Activity/exercise |
| Health perceptions/management | Health and safety practices Use of health care system Previous adherence/compliance pattern Knowledge of health services Health care seeking patterns Access to health care What are their beliefs about health? |
| Activity/exercise | Movement capability Activity tolerance Self-care abilities Use of assistive devices Satisfaction level Perceived problems Daily/leisure activity Changes Vital signs |
| Cognitive/perceptual | Ability to follow/understand directions Retain info Decision making Problem solving Language 5 senses Pain |
| Roles/relationship | Individuals satisfaction with: -social circumstances - family, friends, work -role responsibilities -loss -changes -threats |
| Sexuality/reproductive | Sexual self-concept Sexual functioning Intimacy patterns Reproductive issues Satisfaction Cultural influences |
| Coping/stress/tolerance | Perception/level of stress Ability to manage stress Sources of support Defense/coping mechanisms Alterations to coping pattern |
| Values/beliefs | Health belief model Spiritual beliefs, religious practices Personal values Perception of right/wrong Value conflicts Environmental influences |
| Self concept/self perception | Personal identity Self-image Sense of worth Relationship patterns Developmental level Changes |
| Sleep/rest | Sleep adequacy (quality/quantity) Relaxation Energy levels Perception Satisfaction |
| Elimination | Function of bowel/bladder/skin Regularity Control Perceived problems Changes Frequency Wound drainage Sweat |
| Nutrition/metabolic | Food/fluid consumption patterns Satisfaction Nutrient intake Metabolic demands Preferences Problems Metabolic indicators (temp, ht, wt) Physical Skin temp and color |