CHAPTER 08 KEY TERMS
the final stage where patients understand and accept the fact that they are going to die
arteriosclerosis
a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries which can also decrease the blood supply to the brain
daydreaming
a dreammlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake
displacement
transferring feelings about one person to someone else
growth
a persons life
adolescence
12-18 years
bargaining
occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
defense mechanisms
something one does to protect themself
early adulthood
16-40 years
hospice
offers palliative care that provides support and comfort for a dying patient
affection
a warm and tender feeling for another person
chemical abuse
the use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of physical or mental dependence on chemicals
denial
occurs when a person cannot accept the reality of death or when the person feels loved.
early childhood
1-6 years
infancy
birth to 1 year
alzheimers disease
Can lead to irreversible loss of memory. Deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation
cognitive
intellectual development, which includes learning how to solve problems, make judgements, and handle situations.
depression
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
emotional
feelings that include dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings
late adulthood
65 years and older
anger
occurs when the patient is no longer able to deny death
compensation
the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
development
changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
esteem
includes feeling important and worthwhile
later childhood
6-12 years