Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life
growth
12-18 years
adolescence
refers to feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other feelings
emotional
a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries
arteriosclerosis
occurs when patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be able to complete their goals
depression
refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
19-40 years
early adulthood
refers to interactions and relationships with other people
social
a disease that cannot be cured and will result in pain
terminal illness
occurs when patient understands and accepts the fact that they are going to die
acceptance
birth to 1 year
infancy
40-65 years
middle adulthood
use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on these chemicals
chemical abuse
the “no, not me” stage which usually occurs when a person is informed of their terminal illness, occurs when the person or their loved ones cannot accept the reality of death
denial
care that provides an important role in meeting the needs of the dying patient, offers palliative care, or care that provides support and comfort
hospice
1-6 years
early childhood
refers to body growth and includes height and weight changes, muscle and nerve development, and changes in body organs
physical
leading cause of death among adolescents, always a permanent solution to a temporary problem
occurs when the patient is no longer able to deny death, makes statements such as “why me” or “it’s your fault”, patients can come off as hostile and bitter to anyone who makes contact with them
anger
the right to refuse service in the case of a terminal illness and die with dignity
right to die
6-12 years
late childhood
refers to intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgments, and deal with situations
mental
leads to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation
alzheimer's disease
occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live, patients want to get their goals accomplished and see their loved ones achieve their accomplishments
bargaining
a lack of something that is required or desired, every human being has needs from the moment of birth to the moment of death, needs motivate the individual to behave or act so that these needs will be met
needs