Perinatal loss
Nonpharmacologic therapy
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-For intense grief and feelings of guilt
*Group therapy
-May be useful or more painful, depending on patient
-Individual grief counseling
-Lifestyle changes
*Instead of isolating, mother should seek out support system
*Physical activity
*Proper nutrition
Assimilation/Acculturation
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, becoming part of another culture, while holding on to older traditions
cumulative loss
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several losses within a short period of time
-Person might not recover from first loss before next one occurs
-Each loss has potential to compound grief of previous loss
-Individual may become paralyzed with grief
Perinatal loss
Spiritual and cultural considerations
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-Parents may desire to speak with a religious or spiritual leader
-Religious, spiritual beliefs may affect how parents mourn the loss
*Parents may experience anxiety about whether child can be baptized
*Some Jewish patients may not be allowed to mourn for a child who has
been alive less than 30 days
*Some Islamic patients believe that the child is instantly admitted into
heaven
*Those who practice Buddhism and/or Hinduism may believe that the
child's soul will be reincarnated
-Nurse should respect patient's beliefs, offer to meet any needs that arise
Separation anxiety in children
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, Some anxiety is normal in very young children
Separation anxiety is experienced when the child is separated from
caregivers (parents)
Cultural appropriateness
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means that nurses apply their knowledge of a client's culture to their care
delivery
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs #2
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SAFETY
Security, protection, and freedom from fear, anxiousness, chaos, law and
order and limitations.
Sick role
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Expectations of others and society regarding how one should behave
when sick (caring for self while sick and continuing to provide childcare to
grandchildren)
, Hope
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a concept that includes anticipation and optimism and provides comfort
during times of crisis
Diversity
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the array of differences among individuals, groups, and communities
Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)
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To numerically rate stress
-Original 1967 version: impact of 43 life events, such as death of spouse,
marriage, loss of job
-Longer and shorter versions available
A nurse is about to perform postmortem care of a client. The family wishes to view the
body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply.
A. Remove dentures from the body
B. Make sure body is lying completely flat
C. Apply fresh linens and place a clean gown on the body
Nonpharmacologic therapy
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-For intense grief and feelings of guilt
*Group therapy
-May be useful or more painful, depending on patient
-Individual grief counseling
-Lifestyle changes
*Instead of isolating, mother should seek out support system
*Physical activity
*Proper nutrition
Assimilation/Acculturation
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, becoming part of another culture, while holding on to older traditions
cumulative loss
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several losses within a short period of time
-Person might not recover from first loss before next one occurs
-Each loss has potential to compound grief of previous loss
-Individual may become paralyzed with grief
Perinatal loss
Spiritual and cultural considerations
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-Parents may desire to speak with a religious or spiritual leader
-Religious, spiritual beliefs may affect how parents mourn the loss
*Parents may experience anxiety about whether child can be baptized
*Some Jewish patients may not be allowed to mourn for a child who has
been alive less than 30 days
*Some Islamic patients believe that the child is instantly admitted into
heaven
*Those who practice Buddhism and/or Hinduism may believe that the
child's soul will be reincarnated
-Nurse should respect patient's beliefs, offer to meet any needs that arise
Separation anxiety in children
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, Some anxiety is normal in very young children
Separation anxiety is experienced when the child is separated from
caregivers (parents)
Cultural appropriateness
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means that nurses apply their knowledge of a client's culture to their care
delivery
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs #2
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SAFETY
Security, protection, and freedom from fear, anxiousness, chaos, law and
order and limitations.
Sick role
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Expectations of others and society regarding how one should behave
when sick (caring for self while sick and continuing to provide childcare to
grandchildren)
, Hope
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a concept that includes anticipation and optimism and provides comfort
during times of crisis
Diversity
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the array of differences among individuals, groups, and communities
Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)
Give this one a try later!
To numerically rate stress
-Original 1967 version: impact of 43 life events, such as death of spouse,
marriage, loss of job
-Longer and shorter versions available
A nurse is about to perform postmortem care of a client. The family wishes to view the
body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply.
A. Remove dentures from the body
B. Make sure body is lying completely flat
C. Apply fresh linens and place a clean gown on the body
