A disease of the body or mind. ¨The unique response of a person to a disease; an abnormal process involving a change level of functioning

This is a rapid onset of symptoms and is short-term.

This causes physical and mental alteration of health. Permanent changes and irreversible changes in anatomy and physiology.

Is one for which no cure is available. Ends in death within a short period

One that develops without being caused by another health problem.

Results from or is caused by a primary illness. Example:

This is present at birth or inherited. Exp. Sickle Cell Anemia

An illness is one for which there is no known etiology (cause).

The onset of illness may consist of vague, nonspecific symptoms during this period. The person feels ill and recognizes that symptoms of illness are present. Acknowledges the health problem exists

The person stops denying illness and assumes a "sick role".

Recovery after illness and regaining health. If illness becomes chronic, patient may transition from recovery phase to adaptation.

The most basic need oxygen is most essential, followed by Water, Food, Elimination, Temperature, Sexuality, Physical activity, and Rest

PROTECTION FROM POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL HARM

Giving and receiving love, Feeling of belonging in a group, Among peers, Among family, Among friends, Among neighborhood and community

Feeling good about oneself and overall status, Nurses can: Respect values and beliefs, Encourage patients to meet goals, and Gain family and significant other support for the patient.

Acceptance of self and others, Being objective, Feelings of happiness, Respect for all, Identifying differences between good/evil, and Problem-solving

Fight or flight response

Rest and digest response

A tendency of biological systems to maintain a stable internal environment by continually adjusting to changes needed for survival.

The body's response to change. Systems are self-regulating and involve coordination with the Central Nervous System (CNS). The Endocrine System maintains the equilibrium and coordinates with the CNS.

Occurs in response to long-term exposure to stress.

Hormone release mobilizes the body's defenses. Nonspecific signs of illness include a slight rise in temperature and a loss of energy. Decreased appetite and general feeling of malaise occur

The body battles for equilibrium. If your blood pressure decreases due to dehydration and fluid loss the heart rate will increase to help with perfusion to all of your body's tissue.

If the stressor is severe enough or is present over a long enough time the body's resources for adaption. Critical illness or death results

Strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety. Reduce anxiety and the secretion of stress hormones. Used to maintain and improve our self-esteem. Can be overused in a maladaptive way.

Unconscious blocking of a wish or desire from conscious awareness. You forget the name of someone whom you have intense negative feelings for

Blaming another person for one's own unconscious impulse, attitude, or behavior. A man who is attracted to his friend's wife on an unconscious level accuses his wife of flirting with his friend.

Returning to an earlier level of adaption when severely threatened. A child resumes to bedwetting after the birth of her baby brother.

Discharging intense feelings for one person to another object or person who is less threatening. A child who was scolded by their mother hits a doll with a hairbrush.

Escaping unpleasant or anxiety-causing thoughts by refusing to acknowledge their existence. A woman whose husband died a year ago still speaks of him in present tense and keeps his wardrobe in the closet.

Promotion of health and preventing illness. Exp. Wearing seat belts and helmets, not smoking, avoiding dangerous behaviors, and exercising regularly.

Focus on screening for early detection of disease to identify illness. Exp. Regular pap smear tests, mammograms, colonoscopy, breast/testicular self-examination, and TB screening.

Reduce disability and help the patient recover. Teach the patient to recognize and prevent complications of the illness. Experience cardiac rehabilitation and support groups.

This can have multiple meanings and may mean different things to different people. Individuals define it in terms of their own values, experiences, and ways of living. Some view it as the absence of disease, while others view it as the main ingredient of optimum functioning on every level.