Exam: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest
2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
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PQRST
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provocative/palliative, quality, region/radiation, severity, timing
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Threats to Self esteem
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Any loss in a person's ability to care for themselves Frequent and significant losses threaten perception of control Loss of the emotional support systems (loss of partner, friends, family, or
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Warning Signs of Depression
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mood swings, sadness, crying, loss of interest in life, act differently in a bad way, bottle feelings inside them, like to be by themselves, angry, low self esteem, hurt themselves, cant sleep, thoughts of suicide
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If they say yes to having a plan what should you do
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Ask if weapon is available, and listen attentively and compassionately
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anxiety
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The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
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stress vs. anxiety
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stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor or stressor anxiety is stress that continues after the stressor is gone 2 / 3
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Stress symptoms
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elevated heart rate, rapid breathing, diarrhea, shortness of breath, fatigue, headaches, constipation, dry mouth, lower back pain, dizziness, sleep disturbances
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Anxiety symptoms
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physical (heart rate changes, sob, hot flashes...), emotional (irritable, keyed- up, problems sleeping...), Tension (restless, fatigue, twitch/tremble/shake)
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Mild stress
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increases alertness, a "normal part of life" Keeps people aware of safety hazards ◦Motivation to seek health care ◦Motivation to take appropriate precautions
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