NSG 122 - Nursing Fundamental Concepts
Exam 4
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Extreme drowsiness, falling asleep very easily in any situation or environment; difficult to arouse
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Narcolepsy
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Often called jet lag; Disruption and misalignment of the client's sleep-wake cycle
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Circadian Rhythm Disorders
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Types of stressors
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Psychosocial stressors 1 / 3
Physiologic stressors Developmental stressors Situational stressors
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This stressors refers to environment or events that created a perceived threat to the client; accidents, crimes and historical events
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Psychosocial Stressors
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This stressor refers to experiences that a client progresses through the normal stages of growth and development; aging process, menopause
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Developmental Stressors
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This stressor refers to events that occur in unpredictable patterns; illness, trauma, loss, and new changes
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Situational Stressors
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This stressor refers to stress that is caused by an alteration of normal body structure function, chemical agents, physical agents, infections or hypoxia
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Physiologic Stressors
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The nurse understands that clients react to stress differently depending on ?
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Their developmental state, previous experiences, and sociocultural background
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Types of defense mechanisms:
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Displacement- client transfers an emotional reaction from an object or person to another object or person (WC bound, need for an assistive device) Projection- attributes to another person Dissociation- subconsciously protecting themselves from a traumatic memory/event Rationalization- providing a logical explanation for inappropriate behavior
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