Family Response to Health Alterations
These are 2 of the key challenges that families face when a member has a chronic illness.
What is role changes and caregiver stress.
This is the main purpose of and Advanced Directive
What is to document a person’s healthcare preferences in case they cannot communicate their decisions?
This is the nurse's role in preventing medication errors during transitions of care.....
What is by conducting medication reconciliation to ensure all prescriptions are accurate and necessary?
This is the definition of medication reconciliation...
What is the process of reviewing a patient’s medication list to ensure accuracy during care transitions?
Long-lasting less focused emotional states that influence overall expections (Sadness, contentment)
What is Mood?
Strategies to support families coping with a loved one’s chronic condition.
What is open communication within the family, and or, Leveraging support systems (friends, community resources), and or Practicing stress-reduction techniques (meditation, counseling).
The 2 main components of an an Advanced Directive are...
What is Living Will and Healthcare Proxy?
These are common safety risk for older adults at home...
What are medication errors (mismanagement) and falls?
These types of medications are commonly reviewed during medication reconciliation....
What is prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbal products?
Observable expressions of mood (e.g., smiling, frowning).
Adults caring for both their children and aging parents; they experience emotional and financial stress.
What is the "sandwich generation," and how are they impacted by chronic illness?
A patient might hesitate to create an Advanced Directive.....
What is Fear of discussing end-of-life care and misconceptions about losing control over decisions?
In the case of Mrs. T (85-year-old with diabetes), this led to her hypoglycemia.....
What is she accidentally took a double dose of her insulin?
This is the reason medication reconciliation is critical for older adults...
What is older adults are at higher risk of polypharmacy, which can lead to drug interactions and adverse effects?
Observe behavioral cues: hygiene, speech, energy levels, mood and Gather history: sleep, appetite, substance use, and coping strategies.
This is an an example of a collaborative nursing intervention for families.
What is coordinating care plans with social workers and case managers to address family concerns?
Nurses support discussions about advanced directives by...
What is by using compassionate communication, addressing concerns, and providing clear educational materials?
One intervention to improve safety for patients at home who live alone....
What is Install grab bars and handrails and/or Remove scatter rugs or secure them with nonslip padding, and or Ensure adequate lighting and easy access to emergency help and or Review medications to prevent confusion or mobility issues?
This nursing action can help prevent polypharmacy-related issues....
What is instruct patients to bring all medications to appointments for review?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can benefit patients with mood disorders by.....
What is helps patients reframe negative thoughts and develop healthier coping mechanisms?
In the case of Casey’s family (16-year-old with a brain injury), these are their primary support needs.
What is Home modifications (e.g., ramps, mobility aids) and education on daily care routines?
These strategies can help patients who are reluctant to complete an advanced directive.....
What is introducing the topic gradually and encouraging small steps, such as choosing a healthcare proxy first?
This is the primary goal of a home health safety evaluation....
What is to assess and recommend changes to the home environment to prevent accidents and support independence?
Family involvement can improve medication safety by.....
What is family members can assist with tracking dosages and ensuring that medications are administered correctly?
These non-pharmacologic approaches to improving mood in patients with chronic illness are...
What are mindfulness practices, physical therapy, and support groups?