What are the 3 components of body image? - AnswersPerceptual
psychological
Social
Factors influencing adjustment to body image - AnswersInfluence on time
meaning and significance
social + cultural influences
healthcare team members
age
gender
coping mechanisms
4 body image issues that are influenced by chronic disease - Answers1. external changes - visible
changes, funcitonal changes, how fast have the changes happened
2. appearance may draw attention to stigmatizing cause
3. Visibility and invisibility of body image alternations
4. functional limitations
Name a few possible interventions for body image - Answerscommunication
self-help/support groups
education and anticipatory guidance
self-care
prostheses
Does chronic illness affect sexuality? - Answersabsolutely
Implications of CAD on sexuality - AnswersPost-MI risk of sexual activity is assessed
Education about sexual activities is also part of cardiac rehab
Implications of diabetes of sexuality - AnswersErectile dysfunction is common but manageable with
glycemic control
, diabetic women may experience decreased satisfaction
nurses are obligated to address sexual difficulties
Implications of cancer on sexuality - Answerssurgical treatments may impact body image and function
radiation and chemo can cause temporary or permanent infertility
Implications fo MS on sexuality - Answersmotor, sensory, and cognitive changes may occur
sexual difficulties may fall into 3 classifications
primary - caused by CNS damage or hormones
secondary - arise from symptoms (fatigue, pain, bladder dysfunction)
tertiary - concerning attitudes and feelings
Possible interventions surrounding sexuality - Answerssexual assessment - should be routine with
chronic illness
include sexuality in practice - nurses should be comfortable with their own sexuality and comfort
discussing with others
Desired outcomes of sexuality interventions - Answersengage in open communication with partner
about sexual functioning/desire within a cultural framework
Describe appropriate interventions for actual or potential changes
identify personal and community resources to assist with changes
What is one of the major reasons people seek healthcare? - AnswersPain
What is pain? - AnswersUnpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or
potential tissue damage
How many people over 65 years experience pain? - Answers1 in 3
What is nociceptive pain? - Answersdamage to somatic or visceral tissue
What are nociceptive pain characteristics? (visceral and somatic) - AnswersSomatic
- aching, throbbing, localized
- can include bones, joints, muscle, skin, or connective tissue
Visceral