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MODULE G - ch. 27-31
MODULE G - ch. 27-31
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04/14/2009

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Coopersmith’s four components of self-esteem (1981)
Definition
 Acceptance/worthiness
 Power/control
 Moral worth/virtue
 Competence/mastery
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In addition to being a part of the definition of spirituality, the concept of faith has other common definitions:
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Faith is a cultural or institutional religion, such as Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, or Christianity
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spirituality and faith bring
Definition
hope
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Hope is whena person has the attitude of
Definition
soemthing to lie for and look forward to
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Hope is a
Definition
multidimensional concept that provides comfort while people edure life-threatening situations, hardships, and other personal challenges
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Nurses who are comfortable with their own spirituality often are more likely
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to care for their clients' spiritual needs
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What belief is important in Judaism?
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observance of the Sabbath
Term
If rituals are important to the client,
Definition
use them as part of nursing interventions
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maturational losses
Definition
a form of necessary loss and include all normally expected life changes across the life span
Term
grief
Definition
the emotional response to a loss, manifested in ways unique to an individual, based on person experiences, cultureal expectations, and spiritual beliefs
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Normal (uncomplicated) grief
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the most common reaction to death
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though manner of death (violent, unexpected, traumatic) does pose greater risk to survivors, it does not always
Definition
determine how an individual will grieve
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for a minority of people, normal grief adjustment...
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does not occur
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when a grieving person has a prolonged or significantly difficult time moving foward after loss
Definition
complicated (dysfunctional) grief
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Stages of dying
Definition

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

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reorganization usually takes how long?
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a year or more
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reorganization
Definition
person begins to accept change, assume unfamiliar roles, acquire new skils, and build new relationships
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Persons who are reorganizing
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begin to untie themselves from their lost relationship without feeling that they are lessening its importance
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a multidimensinal component of spirituality; energizes and provides comfort to individuals experiencing personal challenges
Definition
Hope
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at the time of every death, a trained professional
Definition
makes a request for organ and tissue donation
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What culture doesn't have burials on the Sabbath?
Definition
Jewish
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Care of the body after death
Definition
cover body with clean sheet, place head on pillow. leave arms outside covers if possible, close eyes, leave dentures in mouth to maintain facial shape, cover any signs of body trauma or packings
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Regarding the request for organ and tissue donation at the time of death, the nurse should be aware that
Definition
specially educated personnel make requests
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general adaptation syndrome
Definition
a 3 stage reaction to stress: alarm reaction, resistance stage, exhaustion stage
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alarm reaction
Definition
rising hormone levels result in increased blood volume, blood gluclose levels, epinephrine and norepinephrine amounts, heart rate, blood flow to muscles, o2 intake, and mental alertness
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