loss, grief, dying Flashcards
actual loss
can be recognized and seen by others
perceived loss
felt by a person, but is intangible to others
physical loss
losing a limb
psychological loss
losing independence
maturational loss
experienced as a result of natural developmental process
situational loss
experienced as a result of an unpredictable event
anticipatory loss
loss has not yet taken place
grief
internal emotional reaction to loss
bereavement
state of grieving from loss of a loved one
mourning
actions & expressions of grief, including symbols and ceremonies that make up outward expression of grief
loss
the experience of parting with an object, person, belief, or relationship that one values
kubler-ross’s five stages of grief
1 denial and isolation
2 anger
3 bargaining
4 depression
5 acceptance
engel’s six stages of grief
1 shock and disbelief
2 developing awareness
3 restitution
4 resolving the loss
5 idealization
6 outcome
what is the medical criteria used to certify a death?
- cessation of breathing, no response to deep pain stimuli, & lack of reflexes
- spontaneous movement, flat encephalogram
components of a good death
control of symptoms
preparation for death
opportunity to have a sense of completion in one’s life
good relationship with healthcare professionals