Chronic Illness Nc3

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duration

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last for extended period, 6 months or longer

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incidence

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common in older adults but impacts all ages

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predictability

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one chronic condition impacts 85% of persons 65 yo of age and older. The most common are visual impairment, diabetes, heart disease, deafness and hearing impairment, arthritis, Alzheimer's osteoporosis, hip fractures, urinary incontinence, stroke, parkinson's disease and depression

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shape

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multiple health problems with protracted, unpredictable course. Mgmt during the acute phase is usually in the hospital, other phases are usually managed at home

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acute

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sudden, dynamic onset with s/s related to the disease process itself. Resolves shortly with complete recovery or results in death

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chronic

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generally not fatal. SE include social isolation and fatigue. frequent remissions and exacerbations

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stigma

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people who may be looked down upon because of prejudice, discrimination and lack of status/power or who have illnesses that are feared or misunderstood(HIV,AIDS, and mental illness)

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denial

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refusal to accept reality of threatening situations

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anger

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follows denial. Feelings of powerlessness due to lack of control over situation

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depression

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loss of ability can no longer be delayed and accepts it

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regression

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return to previous developmental level as a coping response

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dissociation

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client removes/separates themselves from chronic illness or disability and believes it is not happening

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overcompensation

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caregiver protects the client from opportunities in which he may be capable of taking part

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learned helplessness

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person allows/expects more to be done for him that is necessary based on his abilities

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emotional balance

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achieved by grieving for the loss of health, and moving forward to strive for the best quality of life possible

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normalization

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incorporation of chronic illness/disability into daily life/lifestyle

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Americans with disabilities Act

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1990 prohibits discriminationin employment, public services and public accommodations