Key terms
Acceptance
Patients understand and accept the fact that they are going to die.
Adolescence
12-18 years
Depressions
occurs when patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals.
Development
Refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time.
Late childhood
6-12 years
Alzheimer's disease
can lead to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation.
Needs
frequently defined as “ a lack of something that is required or desired.”
early adulthood
19-40 years
Withdrawals
Physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance.
Projection
This involves placing the blame for one’s own actions or inadequacies on someone else or on circumstances rather than accepting allows the individual to continue functioning and to “forget” the fear or feeling.
life stages
Each person passes through certain stages of growth and development from birth to death.
Supression
this is similar to repression, but the individual is aware of the unacceptance feelings or thoughts and refuses to deal with them.
safety
the need to be free from anxiety and fear, and the need to feel secure in the environment.
late adulthood
65 years and older
Repression
This involves the transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind.