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A patient who did not participate in the suggested treatment now has to have surgery
because of their choices. This is an example of which stage of illness?
Irritability and anger
They may be very _________with themsevles or others, or everyone in the anger and
irritability stage of illness/
upset
Prolonged irritability may be an indication that the patient is....
depressed
the normal and expected response to any loss, including one's health. What is this?
grief
,This is a treatable mental health condition. The ability to work is altered, daily activities
must be modified, and the sense of well-being and freedom from pain may be lost.
depression
Immediately after diagnosis, patients may grieve the loss of their previous state of
good health. As time goes on and functional limitations add up, persons with chronic
illnesses may undergo cycles of depression as remissions and exacerbations occur.
What stage of illness is this describing?
depression and grief
People may consult their health care provider or use over-the-counter medications,
folk practices, or home remedies. They are aware that they are ill and usually
experience some concern or even fear about the outcome. What stage of illness is this
describing?
attempting to gain control
The patient has acknowledged the reality of illness and may be ready to participate in
decisions about treatment. Active involvement and the hope attached to pursuing
treatment usually lead to increased feelings of mastery of the illness. What stage of
illness is this describing?
acceptance and participation
Patients are ______________ in the sick role in today's culture and times.
,partners
A tendency to see your culture as superior to others.
ethnocentrism
inclination to view one's own cultural group as the standard by which to judge the
value of other cultural groups. This is....
ethnocentrism
What does the "sick role" today look like?
- each culture generally requires certain criteria to be met before people can qualify
as "sick".
-It has helped guide the way healthcare providers view patients' reactions to pain and
illness. It has also shown the likelihood of patients engaging actively in their health
and care, challenging providers, and seeking information regarding their care from
outside sources.
Visual and hearing impairment (sensory deficits), severe anxiety, lack of motivation,
and pain and fatigue are examples of .....
barriers to learning
, Emotional breakdown, burnout, apathy, poor judgment, and disinterest are all
characteristics of ______________.
compassion fatigue
How can you prevent compassion fatigue?
Care for yourself!! Supportive work environments, worklife balance, create a plan for
balance
Physiologic needs such as pain and fatigue, high anxiety, hunger/thirst, cultural
expectations, language barriers, differing health values, and low literacy. These are all
examples of...
Barriers to illness
Mild anxiety is not concerned a barrier, it actually improves learning ability. (T/F)
true!
The patient becomes increasingly engaged actively in their health and health care,
more likely to challenge providers, that the patient viewed as a partner with the health
care provider. This is decribing...
the sick role