The phase of the Transtheoretical model of change in which the individual takes steps to operationalize the plan of action
What is the Action Phase?
The best way to prevent oral health concerns in an infant (and throughout the lifespan)
What are routine dental visits?
Considerations for this age group includes providing and encouraging opportunity for independence and success?
What are appropriate considerations for hospitalized school age children?
When caring for young children (toddlers) in the hospital it is important to provide _____ to reduce stress and increase routines.
What is consistency OR continuity of care (same health care providers)?
This is the first step a nurse should take when a client is complaining of "bowel issues".
What is assessment?
The phase of the Transtheoretical model of change when the individual is not considering change
What is the Precontemplative Phase?
A health model that focuses on what people perceive or believe to be true about themselves in relation to their health
What is the health belief model?
Dangers for this age group include medication side effects and multiple comorbidities
What are older adults?
Planning for extra time when completing tasks with this age group allows the client to feel respected and builds rapport
What are geriatric clients?
(Client may have fine motor issues, slower gait, sensory impairment. Increases self-esteem)
A method of care that treats the whole person; mind, body, and spirit
What is promoting holistic care?
The phase of the Transtheoretical model of change in which the individual works to prevent relapse and attempts to sustain gains made from actions taken
What is the Maintenance Phase
Having too little of this will result in fatigue, decreased cognitive ability, irritability, and problems with decision making
What is sleep?
This age group has a higher incidence in risk taking behaviors and traumatic injuries
What are adolescents?
Making health information relevant and meaningful will increase the likelihood of medication and health regimen adherence to this age group
What is middle adulthood?
Risk factors that can be changed (lifestyle, occupation, smoking, ect).
What are modifiable risk factors?
The phase of the Transtheoretical model of change in which the individual has the ability to resist the urge to relapse back into unhealthy behaviors
What is the Termination Phase?
Is a planned activity that promotes mood, physical stamina, balance, and improves many body systems
What is exercise?
Accidents—such as motor vehicle crashes, poisonings, burns, drowning, choking and aspirations, and falls—are the major cause of death in what age group?
What are toddlers?
Explaining procedures in a language (using age appropriate words) the client understands and using dramatic play can increase understanding and reduce fear in this age group
What are pre-school children?
The client's personal reasons for participating (or not participating) in health promoting behaviors
What is motivation?
The phase of the Transtheoretical model of change in which an individual constructs a plan to change unhealthy behaviors
What is the Decision Making Phase
Allowing an infant or toddler to fall asleep with milk and juice leads to this complication
What are cavities or dental caries?
This theory discusses 4 developmental stages
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
A progressive loss of bone density which progresses quicker without exercise
What is osteoporosis?
The person who needs to rest, eat right, have good social support, and take part in self care activities
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