Taylor - Fundamentals Of Nursing -Chapter 3 & 4 Health & Illness/health Of The Individual, Family And Community

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Holistic Care

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care that addresses the many dimensions that comprise the whole individual.

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Health

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a state of complete physical, mental,and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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morbidity

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how frequently a disease occurs.

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mortality

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how frequently a death occurs.

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wellness

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an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle that promotes good physical, mental, and emotional health.

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disease

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there is a pathological change in the structure or function of the body or mind.

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illness

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the response of a person to a disease

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acute illness

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characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms and of short duration,usually 3-6 months.

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Illness Behaviors occur in identifiable stages

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stage 1-experiencing symptoms
stage 2- assuming the sick role
stage 3- assuming a dependent role
stage 4-achieving recovery and ............rehabilitation.

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The Human Dimensions Affecting a person's health continuum

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physical dimension-age, race,genetics,developmental level and gender.
emotional dimension- positive effects and negative effects can determine a person's health and well being.
intellectual dimension- cognitive abilities, education and past experiences play a major role in health behaviors.
environmental dimensions- housing, sanitation, climate, clean water and nutrition availability affects ones health.
socioeconomic dimension- economic level, lifestyle, family and culture affect health.
spiritual dimension- beliefs and values weigh heavily on a person's health.

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risk factor

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something that increases a person's chances for illness or injury.
modifiable- able to change such as smoking
nonmodifiable- a person's genetic makeup.

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health promotion

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the behavior of a person that is motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential.

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Primary Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

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promotes health and prevention of the development of diseases or injury .
health risk assessments are important at this level.
primary level activities are immunization clinics
family planning services
providing poison control information
teaching about diet,exercise,using seat belts, safe sex, and safety in the workplace.

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Secondary Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

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this focuses on these goals:
acute care
screening for illnesses for early detection,reverse or reduce its severity or provide a cure and return the individual to maximum health asap.
examples are blood pressure screenings, cholesterol testing,mammograms regular medical visits.
direct nursing care at this level include administering medications and caring for wounds.

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Tertiary Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

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this begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated
it aims to reduce disability and to rehabilitate to a maximum level of function.
an example would be physical therapy and rehabilitation.

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chronic illness

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an irreversible illness that causes permanent impairment and requires long term care, lasting more than 6 months. ex diabetes and arthritis.

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illness behavior depends on

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pain
the type of illness
availability of health care
socio-economic meaning-expression
showing of weakness in your culture,your status in your family as far as your financial role.

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Risk Factor Modification
Pre-contemplation

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ex: I think I need to stop smoking.

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Risk Factor Modification
Contemplation

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ex: I convinced myself and planned how I will quit.

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Risk Factor Modification
Preparation

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i bought the patch

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Risk Factor Modification
Action

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i stopped smoking

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Risk Factor Modification
maintenance

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it's been 3 weeks since I last had a smoke, keep going.

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Impact of illness on client and family

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an illness affects the client and family.
short illnesses allow the family to adjust quickly
severe illnesses cause anger and fear due to a loss of independence.
body image can be affected- will my spouse still love me after a mastectomy?
self-concept may be affected by a sense of helplessness.
Family roles may be affected and changed- no longer being the bread winner of the family, loss of mobility.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs

something is a basic need if it has the following characteristics:

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its absence results in illness.
its presence helps prevent illness or signals health.
meeting it restores health.
it is preferred over other satisfactions when unmet.
one feels something is missing when the need is unmet.
one feels satisfaction when the need is met.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs.
Level 1 - Physiological Needs:

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the most basic and essential needs with the highest priority that must be minimally met to maintain life:

oxygen,water,food,temperature,
elimination,sexuality,physical activity,rest.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs.
Level 2 - Safety and Security Needs:

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physical safety and security providing protection from potential of actual harm.
emotional safety and security involves trusting others and being free from anxiety, fear and apprehension.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs.
Level 3 - Love and Belonging Needs:

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called a Higher Level Need:
the understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love.
the feeling of belonging to family,peers,friends, neighbors and community.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs.
Level 4 - Self esteem Needs:

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feeling good about oneself, pride and a sense of accomplishment.
believing that others respect and appreciate, giving one a sense of confidence and independence.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs.
Level 5 - Self Actualization Needs:

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the highest level.
the need to reach one's fullest potential through the development of one's unique skills and capabilities.

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family

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any group of people who live together and are emotionally bonded.

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community

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a specific population or group living in the same geographic realm under similar regulations and having common values, interests and needs.