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Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
1. human dimensions that compose the whole person: physical, intellectual, environmen-
tal, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
2. acute illness: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time; examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia,
appendicitis
3. chronic illness: slow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by change in anatomy, requires
special patient education, long period of care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and
arthritis
4. stages-of-illness behaviors: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
5. primary health promotion: directed towards PROMOTING health and PREVENTING the development
of disease processes or injury; example: immunization clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
6. secondary health promotion: focus on SCREENING for early detection of disease with prompt
diagnosis and treatment of any found; example: assessing children for normal growth and development and
encourage regular medical, dental and vision exams
7. tertiary health promotion: after an illness is diagnosed and treated;
example: teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize and prevent complications, refer woman to support group
after removal of breast due to cancer
8. maslow hierarchy of needs: provides a framework for nursing assessment and for understanding
the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions are aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
9. Maslows level 1: physiologic needs: oxygen, food, water, sex, rest, physical activity; physiologic
needs are highest priority
10. Maslows level 2: safety and security needs: both physical and emotional components; being
protected from potential or actual harm
11. Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs: often called higher-level needs; understanding
and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of belonging; unmet needs produce loneliness
and isolation
12. Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs: need for a person to feel good about oneself, to feel pride
and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those accomplishments;
positive self-esteem facilitates the person's confidence and independence
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13. Maslows level 5: Self-Actualization: acceptance of self and others as they are; each lower level
must be met; focus of interest on problems outside oneself; respect for all people; focus on strengths and possibilities
vs problems
14. autonomy: respect rights of patients to make health care decisions
15. nonmaleficence: avoid causing harm
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Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
1. human dimensions that compose the whole person: physical, intellectual, environmen-
tal, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
2. acute illness: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time; examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia,
appendicitis
3. chronic illness: slow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by change in anatomy, requires
special patient education, long period of care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and
arthritis
4. stages-of-illness behaviors: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
5. primary health promotion: directed towards PROMOTING health and PREVENTING the development
of disease processes or injury; example: immunization clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
6. secondary health promotion: focus on SCREENING for early detection of disease with prompt
diagnosis and treatment of any found; example: assessing children for normal growth and development and
encourage regular medical, dental and vision exams
7. tertiary health promotion: after an illness is diagnosed and treated;
example: teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize and prevent complications, refer woman to support group
after removal of breast due to cancer
8. maslow hierarchy of needs: provides a framework for nursing assessment and for understanding
the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions are aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
9. Maslows level 1: physiologic needs: oxygen, food, water, sex, rest, physical activity; physiologic
needs are highest priority
10. Maslows level 2: safety and security needs: both physical and emotional components; being
protected from potential or actual harm
11. Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs: often called higher-level needs; understanding
and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of belonging; unmet needs produce loneliness
and isolation
12. Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs: need for a person to feel good about oneself, to feel pride
and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those accomplishments;
positive self-esteem facilitates the person's confidence and independence
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13. Maslows level 5: Self-Actualization: acceptance of self and others as they are; each lower level
must be met; focus of interest on problems outside oneself; respect for all people; focus on strengths and possibilities
vs problems
14. autonomy: respect rights of patients to make health care decisions
15. nonmaleficence: avoid causing harm
