Question

1. Identify the acute or chronic diagnosis.
2. What stressors contribute to worsen the behavioral disorder?
3. What coping /behavioral strategies help the resident to cope with the disorder?
4. What medication/treatments are ordered and used for this diagnosis? Are they effective? How?
5. Is the resident able to see himself or herself into the future? If yes, what are some short-term and long-term goals that the resident shared with you?
6. What will you take away from working with this resident?

Answer 1

Identify acute or chronic diagnosis.

acute diseased conditions are sudden and severe. for example an asthma attack or fracture.

chronic diseased conditions are those which takes a very long time to appear. for example - osteoporosis.

What stressors contribute to worsening the behavioral disorder?

mainly chronic stresses contribute to worsening behavioral disorder like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality changes, etc.

What coping/behavioral strategies help the resident to cope with the disorder?

• focus on feelings rather than words.
• keeping things simple
• reassure a person that he/she is safe
• don't argue
• use humor
• try for music and dancing.