Human Development and Human Behavior
Human Development and Human Behavior
Human Development and Human Behavior
Formulations for Active Immunity Measles Live attenuated Freeze dried and Easily damaged by
Live Pathogens virus reconstituted with heat but not
When live pathogens are used, they are attenuated to prevent clinical a special diluent destroyed by freezing
consequences of infection
Killed Microorganisms Tetanus Weakened toxin Liquid Damaged by heat,
Killed vaccines have the advantage over attenuated microorganisms Toxoid freezing
Hepatitis B Plasma derived; Liquid Damaged by heat,
in that they pose no risk of vaccine-associated infection
RNA recombinant freezing
Microbial Extracts
METHODS Lactation Amenorrhea Method
• As long as woman breastfeed, there is natural suppression
ARTIFICIAL to ovulation.
-Temporary • Must be exclusive breastfeeding (may ovulate without
Hormones menstruate while breastfeeding)
Pills Coitus Interruptus
Estrogen/Progesterone Patch • Man withdraws and sperm emitted outside the vagina
Implants • May fertilized during preejaculation fluid.
DMPA Injections
Barriers
Spermicides ARTIFICIAL FAMILY PLANNING METHOD
Diaphragm Pills / Oral Contraceptives/ Combination Oral Contraceptives
Cervical Caps • Combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone
Female Condom • Estrogen suppress FSH and LH, suppressing ovulation
Male Condom • Progesterone decreases permeability of cervical mucus,
-Permanent prevents transport of ovum tubal transport and endometrial
Tubal Ligation proliferation to prevent implantation.
Vasectomy • Must be given only after Papanicolaou Smear and pelvic
-Natural examination.
Calendar (Rhythm) Method • Not effective on first 7 days must take other contraceptive
Basal Body Temperature methods
Cervical Mucus (Billings) Method • Take 21 pills everyday at the same time then rest for 1
Symptothermal Method week (mense begins on 4th day) then start new 21 packs.
Lactation Amenorrhea Method Some have 28 pills (7 are placebo to prevent forgetting the
Coitus Interruptus gap) (menstrual flow begins on 7th day of placebo)
• If woman does not want to have a menstrual flow, she can
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHOD immediate take the new 21 day pill or do not take the 7
Calendar (Rhythm) Method days placebo and start with 28 days pills immediately once
• Requires couple to abstain from coitus during menstrual the previous pills are consumed.
cycle where conception is possible (3 days before or after • Decreases incidence of:
ovulation) • Dysmenorrhea (due to lack of ovulation)
• Keep 6 months diary of menstrual cycle • Iron deficiency anemia (reduce menstrual flow)
• Subtract 18 from shortest cycle (25 days) represents the • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and tubal
first fertile day scarring
• Subtract 11 from longest cycle (29 days) represents last • Endometrial and ovarian cancer/cysts
fertile day • Fibrocystic breast disease
• Use contraceptive or avoid coitus on fertile days • Osteoporosis and uterine myomata
Basal Body Temperature • Colon cancer
• A day before ovulation the temp drops 0.5 F • Side effects
• On the ovulation day it rises to 1 F because of • Weight gain (estrogen interferes with lipid
progesterone and is maintained throughout the cycle metabolism lowers LDL and increase HDL)
• Take the temperature every morning upon waking up • Nausea (r/t estrogen)
before any activity • Headache
• Refrain from sex for 3 days (life of ovum), once notices a • Breast tenderness
slight drop and rise • Breakthrough bleeding (spotting outside mense
• Temperature can be affected by illness (fever), daily activity period)
(metabolism rate) • Monilial vaginal infections
• Women working at night must take temperature once • Mild hypertension
awake from longer sleep period, no matter what time of the • Depression
day. • Danger signs of myocardial or thromboembolic
Cervical Mucus (Billings) Method complication
• Before ovulation, cervical mucus is thick, non stretchable. • Chest pain (MI/TE)
• Peak ovulation mucus becomes copious, thin, watery, and • Shortness of breath (Pulmonary embolism)
transparent. Feels slippery and stretches atleast 1 inch • Severe headaches (CVA)
before it breaks (Spinnbarkeit properties). • Severe leg pain (thrombophlebitis)
• Breast is also tender • Blurred vision (HPN, CVA)
• 3 days after peak days or until mucus is copious is • Contraindications:
considered fertile days and avoid coitus. • Breastfeeding/ < 6 weeks postpartum (weight
• Vaginal secretion after intercourse is unreliable and can loss in brestfeed infants, estrogen decreases
give watery consistency because of the seminal fluid and breast milk)
can be mistaken as fertile. • >35 years old and smoker (>15 cigarettes/day)
Symptothermal Method • Risk factor for arterial cardiovascular disease (old
• Combination of cervical mucus and BBT age,smoking, diabetes, hypertension)
• Abstain 3 days after rise of temperature or 4 days after • HPN >160 mmHg systolic or 100 mmHg diastolic
peak of mucus change or higher
• Ovulation Kit • History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary
• Detects Luteinizing Hormone in urine 12-24 hours before embolism
ovulation. • Major surgery with prolonged immobilization
• Expensive • History of ischemic heart disease
• Stroke
• Valvular heart disease Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Migraine with aura; migraine without aura but >35 • T shape plastic place in uterus via the vagina prevents
years old sperm form reaching uterus and ovum
• Current breast cancer • Must be inserted by MD, Nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife
• Diabetes with nephropathy, retinopathy, after pap smear and pelvic examination
neuropathy, vascular disease (estrogen • Inserted after menstruation before coitus to ensure patient
interferes with glucose metabolism) is not pregnant, and can be inserted after delivery
• Severe cirrhosis • The T shape plastic with copper, a drug reservoir with
• Liver tumors progesterone (prevents endometrial proliferation and
Estrogen/Progesterone Patch thickens cervical mucus) and a monofilament string
• Transdermal (upper outer arm, upper torso-front and back, • Effective 1, 5 or 10 years depending on the brand.
abdomen, buttocks) patches continuously release estrogen • Once time insertion, no effect on sex, should have monthly
and progesterone applied once a week for 3 weeks. During check up to see if IUD is still in place after menstrual flow,
week patchfree, menstrual flow resume. and have yearly pelvic examination.
• Same as pills but less effective for women more than 90 kg • Side effect:
• Does not need to remember daily, easy concealment, mild – Spotting/ uterine cramping on first 2-3 weeks and
breast discomfort and irritation at the site. should use other contraceptive.
• Can be used bathing, swimming, shower. If becomes loose – High risk for PID (IUD + multiple partner)
just replace (within 24 hours). But if unsure or more than 2 – Increase risk of STI (women with IUD and
hours, woman should start a new 4 week cycle and use multiple partner)
other contraceptive method for 1 week. • Contraindicated
Vaginal Rings – Distorted uterus
• Silicone ring surrounding cervix (absorbed by mucous – Severe dysmenorrheal
membrane of vagina avoiding first pass on the liver) and – Menorrhagia (bleeding inbetween menstrual
continuously releasing estrogen and progesterone left for 3 periods)
weeks then removed for 1 week. (fertility resumes – History of ectopic pregnancy
immediately). – Valvular disease (PID increases bacterial
• Menstrual bleeding occurs once ring free endocarditis)
Emergency Postcoital Contraception. – Anemia
• Called morning after pills contains high level estrogen • If pregnant must remove to prevent infection and
inhibiting progesterone and implantation spontaneous abortion. (detected by ultrasound the
• 2 dose within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse placement and pregnancy)
followed by 2 pills after 12 hours. Spermicides
• Used for rape, kit contains pregnancy test and 4 pills • makes vagina acidic and kills sperms. Inserted 1 hour
Subcutabeous Implants before coitus (foam, gel, cream, sponges, films,
• Norplant is a nonbiodegradable silastic implants filled with suppositories) and no douche 6 hours after coitus
levonorgestrel (synthetic progesterone) embedded under • contraindicated
the skin of upper arm – acute cervicitis
• Looks like small veins and release hormones, thickens – bothersome
cervical mucus (making endometrial implantation difficult) • can be irritating to penile or vaginal mucous
for 5 years. • does not cause birth defect or abortion if pregnant.
• Inserted during menses for first 7 days at the start of Diaphragm
menstrual cycle to make sure woman is not pregnant. Can • circular rubber disc inserted on cervix before intercourse
be inserted immediately after abortion or 6 weeks prevents sperm
postpartum. • must check if weight gain/loss of 15 lbs, because change
• No effect on breastmilk cervical contour.
• Return fertility after 3 months from removal. • Must be kept 6-24 hours after coitus. If left more than 24
• Contraindicated to pregnancy (causes birth defects), hours may cause fluid stasis and cause urethral and
uterine bleeding, cervical inflammation.
Disadvantage • Reusable (wash soap and water and place on case) and
– Costly can be reused for 2-3 years.
– Weight gain • Side effects:
– Irregular menstrual cycle (spotting, breakthrough – Increase UTI
bleeding, amenorrhea, prolonged periods) • Contraindications
Intramuscular Injections – History staph infection
• Single injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo- – Rubber/spermicide allergy
Provera) inhibit ovulation, alter endometrium, change – Recurrent UTI
cervical mucus. Cervical caps
• Contains only progesterone so safe for breastfeeding • Soft rubber shaped like a thimble and fitted on uterine
• Given every 3 months and fertility resume after 6-12 cervix
months • Can be dislodged but can stay longer than diaphragm (bec
• Side effects: does not put pressure on vaginal walls or urethra) but not
– Irregular menstruation >48 hours to prevent cervical infection.
– Headache Female Condom
– Weight gain • Latex sheath with spermicides
– Depression • The inner ring (closed end) covers the cervix, outer ring
– Impair glucose tolerance (diabetes) (open end) rest against vaginal opening
– At risk osteoporosis (take calcium and weight • One time use, inserted before and remove after coitus
bearing exercises) • Protect against conception and STI
• Difficult to use Values are tested behaviors, conflict
Male Condom Increase stress and resolutions
• Latex rubber placed on erect penis before coitus conflicts
• Contraindicated on latex allergy Young 20 – 40 years Develop personal Adjustment relating
adulthood lifestyles to health caused by
Vasectomy Builds relationships lifestyle
• Small incision on each side of scrotum. Middle 40 – 65 years Changes in lifestyles Anticipated changes
• Cut, cauterized or plugged vas deferens adulthood in life
• Done ambulatory but doctor under local anesthesia Identify risk factors
• Sperm in vas deferens can last upto 6 months Older
• Can resume coitus after a week surgery but must use other adulthood
method until 2 negative sperm report (10-20 ejaculations) Young old 65 – 74 years Retirement and Keep physical and
• Does not interfere with sperm production, can still have changes in physical social activity active
abilities Maintain peer
erection, can still ejaculate seminal fluid but without sperm. Development of interaction
• Hematoma on site, 70-80% can be reanastemosed, can chronic illness
develop autoimmunity to sperm, can develop urolithiasis Middle old 75 – 84 years Decline in speed Coping with loss
Tubal Ligation movement, reaction Safety measures
• Fallopian tubes are occluded by cautery, crushing, time, senses
clamping (metal/plastic clips), or blocking Slight dependence on
• Done via laparoscopy/culdoscopy/colpotomy after others
menstrual flow and before ovulation. Make sure no contact Old old 85 years and Increase physical Assists self care and
over problems and maintain
before procedure to prevent ectopic pregnancy dependence independence
• Incision under umbilicus
• Abnormal bloating after 24 hours (until carbon dioxide is
absorbed) Psychoanalytic Theories: Sigmund Freud
• Can resume coitus 2-3 days after, will still have menstrual Major Components of Freud’s theory
flow,
• Can be done 4-6 hours or 12-24 hoursafter a. Unconscious mind – contains memories, motives, fantasy,
delivery/abortion and fears that are not accessible to recall but directly affect
• No sexual effect behavior.
b. Id – part of psyche concern with self-gratification
Growth – means an increase in physical size of the whole body and c. Ego – conscious part of psyche; Mediator for id and
parts, can be measured an quantified. supergo; contains intelligence, memory, problem solving,
incorporation of learning and experiences. Develops by 1
Development – progressive increase in skills, capacity and years old.
functioning. d. Superego – one’s conscience; represents rules and values.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR
the worth attributed to him by significant others on the basis of his
The World Health Organization defines mental health own presentation to the world. (e.g.suicidal)
as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own Role performance – expression of self concept, totality of how one is
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work known to others, one’s representation and public roles.
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or
her community”. It was previously stated that there was no one 2. Growth, development, and self-actualization
"official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective Individual seeks new experiences to more fully experience aspects of
assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how oneself.
"mental health" is defined. Maslows self actualization and Rogers fully functioning person.
MINIMAL OPTIMUM
MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH 3. Integration
Balance between what is expressed and what is repressed, between
outer and inner conflicts.
Balance of ID, EGO and SUPEREGO
Includes regulation of emotional responses and a unified philosophy
in life.
MAXIMAL MINIMAL Can be measured by the person’s ability to withstand stress and cope
MENTAL ILLNESS MENTAL ILLNESS with anxiety.
OR DISORDER Ego enables person to handle change and grow as a result.
4. Autonomy
HIGH
WELL BEING
Self determination
Balance between dependence and independence, and acceptance of
the consequences of one’s action.
Implies person is self-responsible for ones decisions, actions,
thoughts and feelings.
As a result person can respect autonomy and freedom in others.
6. Environmental mastery
LOW Enables a mentally healthy person to feel success in an approved
WELL BEING role in society.
Deal effectively with world, work out personal problems, and obtain
Criteria for Mental Health satisfaction from life.
Can able to cope with loneliness, aggression, and frustration without
1. Positive attitude towards self being overwhelmed.
Acceptance of self and self awareness. Can respond to others, loved and be loved, and cope with reciprocal
Must have objectivity about self and realistic aspirations that relationships.
necessarily change with age. Can build new friendship and have satisfactory social involvement
Must have a sense of identity, wholeness, belongingness,
security, and meaningfulness.
Self acceptance – regard for oneself with realistic concept of Influencing Factors for Mental Health
strengths and weaknesses. Depends on self concept Genes
Depression and Mania
Self awareness – involves noticing how the self feels, thinks and Linking DNA markers on chromosome 11 to bipolar
behaves at any given time. Different from introspection which involves disorders and increased risk of disorder in familial
evaluation or determining why the self reacts as it does. descendants.
Self-concept – part of self that lies within conscious awareness. It Special case of depression “postpartum blues” due to sudden
represents collection of attitudes and ideas about the self. It is a drop in hormones can range from mild to clinical depression to
product of life experiences. It encompasses all that a person psychosis.
perceives, knows and hold to be true about his/her identity. Environmental factors may increase genetic vulnerability.
Four aspect of self-concept Schizophrenia
Body Image – physical dimension. How we present ourselves to Children with 1 schizoprenic parents have 15% chance
others physically affects how others perceives us socially and Children with 2 parents have 40%
emotionally as well as intellectually. (anorexia, bulimia Only 2% in general population
Personal Identity – psychological aspect. Unconscious Personality, Conduct, Character Disorder
stratum/unaware. Perception of internal/external reality. It is the Children of alcoholic parents diagnosed with depression, anxiety
innerworld of the client encased by feelings, thoughts, previous disorder, personality disorder.
learning. (personality disorder)
Self-esteem – emotional component. Degree of value or worth
ascribed to the self. It is based on the ability, attributes in
interpersonal relationships. It represents an individual’s perception of
Environment » Fear and needs company until the end
Childhood Nurturing Denial Reflecting feelings
Life Circumstances “This isnt happening”
Life Circumstances “You are wrong”
• Major Life Events Anger Understand and Support
• Life strains (definition) occurs in 4 Areas “Its your fault” Give what patient needs
– Strife association with marital relations. Listen and ventilate feelings
– Parental challenges associated with teenage and young Acceptance of anger
adult children.
– Strains associated with household economics. Bargaining Act upon request if possible
– Overloads and dissatisfactions associated with the work Listen
overload. Depression Avoid reassuring cliches
• Hassles – irritating, frustrating, or distressing incidents that Therapeutic touch
occur in everyday life. Crying
Early Signs of Failing Mental Health
Acceptance Remain close to patient
1.Sleep disturbances.
2. Dramatic weight fluctuations/changes in eating patterns.
3. Unexplained physical symptoms.
4. Difficulty managing anger or controlling your temper. • Attitude towards death
5. Compulsive/obsessive behaviors. Under 5 years old
6. Chronic fatigue, tiredness, and lack of energy. Does not understand concept of death
7. Memory problems. Believes death is reversible, temporary departure or sleep
8. Shunning social activity. Emphasizes immobility and inactivity as attributes of death
9. Loss of satisfaction. .
10. Mood swings and erratic behavior noticed by more than one Nursing approaches
person. Utilize play to express feelings
Death and Dying Explain death is final
• Grief – refers to the subjective emotions and affect that a Permit choice to attend funeral
normal response to the experience of loss. Toddler (1-3)
• Grieving/Bereavement – refers to the process by which a No concept of death
person experiences the grief. Reacts more to pain and discomfort of illness
• Mourning – the outward expression of grief. Religious Experience separation anxiety
ceremonies. Assists parents to deal with feelings
• Anticipatory Grieving – emotional work begun before the Encourage parents participation in child care
actual loss of a valued person, object or concept. It is an • Preschooler (3-5)
adaptive response to an expected loss and helps prepare Death is sleep. Form of punishment
both patients and families for the actual moment of death. May bury pets and request burials
• Disfranchised grief – grief over a loss that is not or cannot be Play for expression of feelings
acknowledged openly, mourned publicly, or supported socially Explain death is final not sleep
because: Choice in attending funeral
• a relationship has no legitimacy 5-9 year old
• the loss itself is not recognized » Understands death is final
• the griever is not recognized » Believes own death can be avoided
• Classification » Associates death with aggression or violence
– Timely versus Untimely » Believes wishes or unrelated actions can be related to
– Intentional versus Unintentional versus Subintentional death
STAGES OF DEATH AND DYING
Denial and Isolation Nursing Approaches
» A necessary and protective mechanism that may be present for Accept regressive or protest behavior
a few minutes or months Encourage verbalization of feelings
» Patient avoids 9-10 years old
confirmation » Understands death as inevitable end of life
Anger » Begins to understands own mortality, expressed as interest
» Directed at self, God, and others who have a future and who do in afterlife or fear of death
not face the loss of existence. » Expresses ideas about death from parents/older adults
Bargaining
» The client attempts to postpone or reverse the dreaded Nursing approaches
movement of death. » Encourage verbalization of feelings
Pray to complete things, etc. » Respect need for privacy and personal expression of fear,
» Make promises to alter lifestyle, be extra nice and charitable, anger, sadness
etc. School age (5-12)
Depression Death is personified
Full effect of diagnosis and loss can no longer be delayed. Fears mutilation and punishment
» A therapeutic state that aids the client to detach from life and Anxiety alleviated by nightmares and superstitions
living thereby accepting death. Death as final process
» Different from pathologic depression. Accepts regressive/protest behavior
Necessary stage of growth rather than a regression. Verbalization of feelings
Acceptance
» Complete unfinished business
» Comfort who will be left behind
Temper tantrums
Sibling relationship Dictatorial attitude
• The narrower the space between sibling the more the children • Adolescent
influence one another, the wider the gap the more the parent – Disengage from parental conflicts
influence. – Feel profound sense of loss – family, childhood
• Siblings of same gender and closer age are high access. – Anxiety
• Eldest – Worry about self, parents, siblings
Achievement oriented – May withdraw from family and friends
More dominant – Disturbed concept of sexuality
Receive more physical punishment – Acting-out behaviors (violence, smoking alcohol delinquency)
Show more aggression to siblings Inferiority complex/ inferior organ
Stronger conscience, more self-disciplined, inner directed School age (Industry vs. Inferiority)
More socially anxious All children will feel sense of inadequacy in performance of certain
Prone to guilt feelings task
Identify more with parents than peers Repeated failure may cause reluctance to try new skills
More conservative Comparison to others (peers, siblings)
Have greater parental expectations Feelings of doubt and guilt
Begin to speak early in life Affects confidence and self esteem
Demonstrate higher intellectual achievement Adolescent risk taking behavior
Plan better and experience fewer frustrations. • Common reasons
• Middle child • Biologic
More demands for household help • Results
Praised less often Risk factor to childhood psychopathology
Receive less of parents time • Poverty and homelessness
Learn to compromise and be adaptable • Child abuse and neglect
Less stimulated towards achievement • Out of home placement
More difficult to characterized due to varied • Children of alcoholics
• Youngest child • Poverty
Are less dependent than firstborn. • Two Types of Poverty (visible vs. invisible)
Less tense, more affectionate, more good-natured • Present in urban and rural areas
Identify more with peers than parents • Poor nutrition, no preventive health care, limited access to
More flexible in thinking health services
Popular with classmates • High infant mortality rate
Fewer demands in household help • Health care least priority
• Only child • Health problems: nutritional deficiency, growth retardation,
Resembles first born dental problems, communicable disease (lack
More mature and cultivated vaccine/decrease resistance)
• Greater parental pressure for mature behavior and • Homelessness
achievements – Reasons for homelessness are physical/substance
Superior in language facility abuse, poor living conditions, parental mental illness,
Stereotyped as spoiled and selfish domestic conflict, economic crises.
Enjoy a rich fantasy life due to isolation – Runaways are often physically/sexually abuse. Possible
Separation and divorce effects reasons also includes poor parent-child relationship,
Reaction of age groups: extreme family contact, feelings of alienation,
• Reaction 3-6 years old inconsistency in supervision, unpredictability in discipline
– Fear of abandonment – Homelessness deprives children of basic needs
– Blame self for divorce; decreases self-esteem – It disrupts friendship and schooling
– Becomes more aggressive in relationships with others (siblings, – Suffer from physical and mental illness.
peers, etc) • Child neglect
– Engage in fantasy to seek understanding of the divorce. – Failure to provide basic needs and adequate level of
– Establish a sense of stability care
– Assure child will not be deserted and left alone. – Reason includes physical abuse, ignorance in child
– Inform and be specific on details of new life rearing
– Focus on reality – Includes physical and emotional neglect (rejection,
• 6-8 years old isolation, terrorizing, ignoring, verbal assault, over
Panic reactions pressure)
Feel deprive – parent, attention, money, future • Child abuse
Profound fear, depression, insecurity Physical abuse
Difficulty expressing anger towards parents Bruises and welts (in various stages of healing)
Intense desire for reconciliation of parents Burns
Decline school performance Fractures and dislocations
Loss appetite and sleep disturbances Lacerations and abrasions
9-12 years old Wariness of physical adult contact
Anger directed at one or both parents Fear or parent or going home
Divided loyalties Apprehensive when hearing other children cry
Can express feelings of anger Superficial relationships
Feel the need for revenge Acting-out (animal, playmate assault)
Feel lonely, rejected, and abandoned Withdrawal behavior
Decline school performance • Child abuse
Engage in aberrant behavior – stealing, lying Sexual abuse
• Bruises, bleeding, laceration (genital, mouth, anus, throat) a. This involves assessment of the knowledge of patient by
• Torn, stained, bloody underclothing checking the vocabulary and educational background of
• Sexually transmitted disease patients.
• Difficulty walking or sitting
• Recurrent UTI The Dying patient’s Bill of Rights (American Journal of Nursing)
• Pregnancy in young adolescent
• Withdrawn behavior sI have the right to be treated as a living human being until I die.
• Poor relationships with peers I have the right to maintain a sense of hopefulness however
• Excessive anger at mother (incest) changing its focus may be.
• Regressive behavior I have the right to be cared for by those who can maintain a
• Phobias (men, dark places) sense of hopefulness, however changing this might be.
• Running away from home I have the right to express my feelings and emotions about
• Substance abuse my approaching death in my own way.
• Poor school performance I have the right to participate in decisions concerning my
• Suicidal attempts and ideation care.
• Poverty and homelessness I have the right to expect continuing medical and nursing
• Child abuse and neglect attention even though "cure" goals must be changed to "comfort"
• Out of home placement goals.
• Children of alcoholics I have the right not to die alone. I have the right to be free from
pain.
Communication – the process of transmitting thoughts, feelings, facts I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.
and other information, includes verbal and non-verbal behavior. I have the right not to be deceived.
Levels of Communication I have the right to have help from and for my family in
1. Intrapersonal Communication – the message one sends to accepting my death.
oneself, including self-talk, communication with one self. I have the right to die in peace and dignity.
2. Interpersonal Communication – process occurs between I have the right to retain my individuality and not be judged
two people either face to face encounters, over the phone, for my decisions which may be contrary to beliefs of others.
or other media. I have the right to discuss and enlarge my religious and/or
3. Public Communication – 3 or more people meet in face to spiritual experiences, whatever these may mean to others.
face encounters or through another communication I have the right to expect that the sanctity of the human body
medium such as conference will be respected after death.
Elements of Communication: I have the right to be cared for by caring, sensitive,
1. Sender – generates the message; the source of information knowledgeable people who will attempt to understand my needs
2. Message – is a stimulus produced by a sender and responded to and will be able to gain some satisfaction in helping me face
by a receiver. It may be verbal, nonverbal, written materials, and arts. death.
3. Channel – medium through which a message is transmitted. POST MORTEM CARE
a. Visual channel – sight and observation
b. Auditory channel – spoken words and cues Definition:
c. Kinesthetic channel – experiencing sensations. Post mortem care refers to the care of the body after death.
4. Receiver – the person who intercepts the sender’s message. Purposes:
5. Referent - feedback 1. To keep the body clean and odor free.
6. Variables 2. To prepare the body for discharge from the health facility
Modes of communication 3. To make the dead presentable for viewing by the
1. verbal significant others.
2. Nonverbal Special Considerations:
a. Kinesics 1. Respect the family’s emotional state and their religious
b. Proxemics – is the study of the distance between people beliefs.
and object 2. Start post mortem care only after the patient has been
i. Intimate distance – 0-18 inches; vital pronounced legally dead.
signs, massage 3. Requires a signed receipt from the next of kin who received
ii. Personal distance – 1.5 – 4 feet; the dead’s personal effects.
teaching, counseling, interview 4. Follow the institutions policy as regards the following:
iii. Social distance – 4 feet and beyond; 5. Always handle the body gently and apply tags loosely to
rounds, class teaching prevent skin dents and discoloration.
c. Paralanguage 6. Be sure the dead body is properly identified.
Factors influencing communications 7. Provide privacy for the deceased and his relatives.
1. Development Equipments and Supplies
a. The nurse must know how to communicate with different Shroud or extra bed sheet
age groups (children, adult, elderly) Identification tags (2)
2. Perception Roller bandage
a. How the person interprets the information on their own Bath towel
words or understanding Equipment for bed and perineal care
3. Values Dressing tray
a. Refers to the social norms, religion and moral standards Loin cloth
of the person Safety pins (2)
4. Emotions
a. Nurse be aware of own feelings and deal with patient in
calm manner.
5. Socio-Cultural Backgrounds
6. Knowledge
PROCEDURE RATIONALE bandage applied loosely or when the body is lifted for
1. Close the door, if in the private To provide privacy for the provided with padding. transport. Padding will prevent
room, or pull a screen around the patient and significant others & dents on the skin.
dying patient’s bed. protect the sensitivity of the 12. Cover the body with a shroud To provide privacy during
other patients. or mummify with a bed sheet. transport to the morgue
2. Assist in the religious ritual that To show respect for the family’s 13. Pin another name tag on the To ensure proper identification
may be done religious beliefs shroud or bed sheet. in case one name tag is lost.
3. As soon as the body is 14. Complete the patient’s record The patient’s record will be the
pronounced dead To prevent pooling of blood on and send to the appropriate basis of death certificate
a. Elevate the head either on a the face that causes department of health facility
pillow or on a low back rest discoloration. 15. Have the dead body Institutional policy may require
b. Gently close the eyes and close To give the body a more transported to the morgue. that the body be transported to
the mouth by placing a small rolled peaceful and natural the morgue within 1-2 hours
towel under the chin. appearance. after death.
c. Depending on the institutions 16. Put away or dispose
policy and the wishes of the family, Some morticians prefer that the equipment and supplies used.
dentures may or may not be dentures be replaced by them 17. Wash hands
replaced at this time for a better fit. 18. Accomplish discharge
d. Remove valuables, make an responsibilities and Document
inventory and endorse to next of To prevent possible legal Post Mortem activities including:
kin. problems later. A. Time of cessation of Vital Signs.
e. Notify the following: Attending B. Persons notified and time of
Physician, Nursing Supervisor, notification.
Admitting or Census Department, C. List and documentation of
Appropriate Agency for Organ valuable and personal effects.
Procedures, Medical Examiner, D. Time body removed from unit,
Designated Mortician destination and by whom removed.
E. Other information required by
4. Wash hands and gather faculty.
equipments and put on clean
gloves
5. Remove contraptions. Contraptions impair the natural
a. Some contraptions are not appearance of the body
pulled out completely; they are cut
close to the skin. Rigor mortis is the state of partial contraction of muscles after
b. Contraptions may not be
removed if the body is for autopsy.
death due to lack of ATP; myosin heads (cross bridges)
remain attached to actin thus preventing relaxation. Cellular
6. With the dead body properly Keep the body clean, odor free membranes becomes leaky calcium ions leak out of the
draped, clean the dirty parts. an presentable for viewing by sarcoplasmic reticulum into the cytosol and allows myosin
a. Wash peri-anal area with soap significant others. heads to bind to actin. Begins 3-4 hours after death and last
and water if soiled with feces. 24 hours then disappears as proteolytic enzymes from
b. Change soiled lysosomes digest the crossbridges
dressing/bandages and ostomy
bags.
c. Pack/ plug draining orifices with
disposable pads
7. Place arms along the side of the Crossing the arms over the
body in normal functional position. chest makes their repositioning
difficult when rigor mortis has
set in.
8. Remove and put on another
clean gloves
9. Put on under pants or a loin To provide privacy
cloth and loose clean clothes or
gown. Leave the identification
band in place.
10. Attaches a properly To ensure proper indentification
accomplished identification tag on
one wrist or leg (ankle or great toe)
containing the following data:
a. Full name of the deceased
b. Sex and Age
c. Date and time of death
d. Name of AMD
e. Name of health facility