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Persons total character encomposes
- Behaviors
- Emotional State
- Attitudes
- Values
- Motives
- Habbits
- Appearances
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Holism
nurses must keep the whole person in mind and strive to understand how one area of concern relates to the whole person.
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Homeostasis
constancy of the internal process of the body, such as blood O2 and co2, blood pressure, body temp, blood glucose, fluid & electrolyte balance.
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Homeostatic Characteristics
- Self-regulating
- Compensatory
- Regulated by negative feedback systems
- May require several feedback mechanisms to correct only 1 physiological imbalance.
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Psychological Homeostasis
emotional or psychological balance or a state of mental well-being.
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Theoretical Frameworks
- Needs theories
- Developmental stage theories
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Maslow's Theories on Needs
Physiological needs-air,food,water,shelter, rest, sleep activity ant temp maint.
Safety & security needs-the person needs to feel safe both in the physical environment and in relationships.
Love & belonging needs-giving and receiving affection, attaining a place in a group and feeling of belonging.
Self-esteem needs-feelings of independence, competence, and self respect.
Self-actualization- the innate need to develop ones maximum potential and realize ones abilities and qualities.
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Healthy people 2020
Vision- society in which all people live long, healthy lives.
- Mission- Identify nationwide Health Improvement
- Increase public awareness
- Provide measurable objective & goals
- Engage multiple sectors
- Identify critical research.
- Goals
- Attain high quality,longer lives free of disease, disability, injury, premature death
- Achieve healthy equity
- Create social & physical environments that promote quality of life, health development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
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Stages of Health Behavior Change
- Precontemplation stage-does not intend to take action
- Contemplation stage- Acknowledges having a problem, intends to change, Not ready to commit to action.
- Preparation Stage-Plans to take action in the immediate future, Has taken steps to begin the behavior change.
- Action Stage- Makes observable modifications in lifestyles.
- Maintenance Stage- Strives to prevent relapse, Integrates new behavior into lifestyle.
- Termination Stage- Copes without fear of relapse.
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