exam 3 Flashcards
severe and potentially catastrophic complication, involving a metabolic alteration in serum electrolytes, vitamin deficiency, and sodium retention.
refeeding syndrome
Soft, fine downy hair-usually on newborns. Develops with malnutrition
lanugo
where is lanugo seen
clients with anorexia
Tachycardia, hypertension, peripheral constriction, chest pain, paranoia, psychosis
bath salts withdraw
increased energy, decreased appetite, mental alertness, increased heart rate/pressure, dilated pupils
short term use of cocaine
irregular heartbeat, chest pains, increased risk of heart attack, panic attacks, depression, delusions/hallucinations, “cocaine bugs”
long term use of cocaine
Depression, hypersomnia, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, poor concentration, psychomotor retardation, increased appetite, paranoia, drug craving
cocaine withdraw
cluster a; odd and eccentric
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Suspicious of others
Fear others will exploit, harm, or deceive
Hypervigilant, hostile, aloof
Psychotic episodes in times of stress
Nurse should give straightforward explanations of tests, history taking, and procedures, side effects of drugs, etc. to counteract client fear.
paranoid personality disorder
Avoid close relationship
Socially isolated
Poor occupational functioning
cold , aloof, and detached
Social awareness lacking
Relationships generate fear and confusion
Nurses should strive for simplification and clarity to decrease client anxiety
schizoid personality disorder
Ideas of reference Magical thinking Odd beliefs Perceptual distortions Vague, stereotyped speech Frightened Suspicious Blunted affect Distant and strained social relationships Tend to be frightened/suspicious in social situation
schizotypal personality disorder
cluster b, dramatic and erratic
antisocial
boderline
histrionic
narcissitic
Superficial charm
Violates rights of others
Exploits others
Lies, cheats, lacks guilt or remorse
Impulsive, acts out, lacks empathy, manipulative, aggressive
Nurse must establish and adhere to plan of care, and maintain clear boundaries to minimize client manipulation and acting out
antisocial
Unstable, intense relationships, identity disturbances, impulsivity, self-mutilation
Rapid mood shifts, chronic emptiness, intense fear of abandonment, splitting(wanting to switch nurses), anger
Self-mutilation and suicide prone behavior are often used
Impulsive self destructive behaviors
Anger is intense
Nurses should help with anger management, no self-harm contract, and safety
borderline
Center of attention, flamboyant, seductive/provocative, shallow
Rapidly shifting emotions, dramatic expression of emotions, overly concerned with impressing others, exaggerates degree of intimacy with others
Self-aggrandizing, preoccupied with own appearance, experience depression when admiration of others is not given, assess for suicide risk
histrionic
Grandiosity, fantasies of power or brilliance, need to be admired, sense of entitlement, arrogant
patronizing, rude, overestimates self, underestimates others, fragile ego, demands best, thin-skinned
narcisstic
cluster c, anxious and fearful
avoidant
dependent
obsessive-compulsive
Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to criticism, preoccupation with fear of rejection, self perceived to be socially inept
Low self esteem and hypersensitivity grow as support networks decrease
Demands of workplace often overwhelming, project that caregivers will harm them through disapproval, perceive rejection where none exists
avoidant
Inability to make daily decisions without advice and reassurance, need others to be responsible for important areas, anxious helpless when alone, submissive
Solicit care taking by clinging, fear abandonment if they are too competent, experience anxiety/may have co-existing depression
dependent
Preoccupied with rules, perfectionistic, too busy to have friends, rigid control, superficial relationship
Complains about other inefficiencies, gives others directions, does NOT have obsessions, compulsions (that is OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder)
obsessive compulsive
key assessment factors for anorexia
Nurse should explore client perception of problem
Eating habits, history of dieting
Methods used to achieve control
Value attached to specific weight, shape
Nurses should NOT discuss client’s weight with client