Control of the Decision-Making process Patient Self-Determination Act Require that healthcare facilities provide clear, written information to every patient regarding his or her legal rights

Special Concerns of Elderly people Retirement Social implications Economic implications Long-term care Potential need for services which may be predicted by a number of factors

Psychological Aspects of Aging There are psychological changes as well. Adaptation to loss and grief Attachment to others Maintenance of self-identity What can make the

The Aging Individual Who are the old? How one is considered old is largely based on one’s own variables, such as attitudes, mental health, physical

Therapeutic modalities for child and adolescent disorders Parental involvement and support Recognized as a critical factor on the supportive and educational interventions for the child

Conduct Disorder With this disorder, there is a persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others and major age-appropriate societal norms or

Pharmacological Intervention: Tourette Disorder Pharmacological intervention for Tourette disorder is most effective when it is combined with other therapy, such as: Behavioral therapy Individual counseling

Psychopharmacological Intervention: A D H D Central nervous system stimulants Examples: Dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixture Side effects: Insomnia, anorexia, weight loss, tachycardia,

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (A D H D) Essential features of A D H D include developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. Categorized by

The Nursing Process: ASD Assessment Social deficits such as bonding with parents, dislike of cuddling, poor eye contact, and lack of interaction with peers Communication

Children and Adolescents It is often difficult to determine whether a child’s behavior indicates emotional problems. An emotional problem exists if behavioral manifestations: Are not

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol use during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (F A S D’s). Fetal alcohol syndrome (F A S):