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Competencies
Given relevant case scenarios and questions students
will be able to ; 1. Differentiate symptoms of somatoform disorders. (Communication skills) 2. analyze life span issues affecting clients experiencing a somatoform disorders. (Bioethical principles) 3. Delineate major treatment approaches for clients with somatoform disorders. (Creative thinking skills / Collaborative competencies)
Somatization is the transference of mental experiences and states into bodily symptoms. Somatoform disorders are the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition without a demonstrable organic basis to account fully for them.
The three central features of somatoform disorders: Physical complaints suggest major medical illness but have no demonstrable organic basis Psychological factors and conflicts seem important in initiating, exacerbating, and maintaining the symptoms Symptoms or magnified health concerns are not under the clients conscious control
Pain disorder: pain unrelieved by analgesics; psychological factors influence onset, severity, exacerbation, and maintenance
Hypochondriasis: preoccupation with the fear that one has a serious disease (disease conviction) or will get a serious disease (disease phobia) Body dysmorphic disorder: preoccupation with imagined or exaggerated defect in physical appearance
adulthood All the somatoform disorders are either chronic or recurrent Clients will go from one physician or clinic to another, or they may see multiple providers at once in an effort to obtain relief of symptoms
Related Disorders
Malingering is the intentional production of false or grossly
exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms; it is motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work, evading criminal prosecution, obtaining financial compensation, or obtaining drugs Factitious disorder occurs when a person intentionally produces or feigns physical or psychological symptoms solely to gain attention (In malingering and factitious disorders, people willfully control the symptoms. In somatoform disorders, clients do not voluntarily control their physical symptoms.)
Somatoform Disorders
Not under voluntary control
Factitious Disorders
Deliberately produced
Malingering
Symptoms are consciously produced or feigned Have various motivations, including financial gain,
or injury on someone else to gain the attention of emergency medical personnel or to be a hero for saving the victim
Somatoform Disorders
Some symptoms: Recurring, multiple, clinically significant somatic complaints Colorful and exaggerated complaints lacking in factual information Cause global impairment of functioning
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Etiology
Psychosocial theories:
Unconsciously expressing internalized stress through physical
symptoms (somatization) Primary gains are achieved when the direct external benefits of being sick provide relief of anxiety, conflict, or distress Secondary gains are obtained when the person receives internal or personal benefits from others because one is sick
Biologic theories:
Familial tendencies Differences in the way body stimuli are regulated and interpreted
Briquets syndrome Characterized by multiple dramatic medical complaints in the absence of a psychological basis Later known as somatization disorder
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Psychoanalytic theory Symptoms represent a substitution for repressed instinctual impulses Primary gain Secondary gain
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Substantial emotional distress expressing underlying depression, anxiety, and stress Females more likely to report ill health than males
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Incidence of reporting higher in low socioeconomic class and high emotional distress Sick role often accepted, validated, and reinforced within various social contexts
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Interpersonal stressors occurring during childhood increase likelihood of somatization disorders Maladaptive attachment behaviors are fixed and rigid, resulting in clients sensitivity to perceived or actual threats
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Dysregulation in perceptions of an event and psychological responses Exaggerated appraisal of risk, danger, and vulnerability to disease and illness
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Familial patterns (genetics) Alterations in neuroanatomical structures and regional brain perfusion
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Substantial role of cross-culture transition and psychological distress in somatization Immigrants worldwide experience significantly more stressful life experiences and are at a higher risk Other factors include gender, age, marital status, low educational and socioeconomic status
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Cultural Considerations
Detailed and complicated medical problems Tenacious in seeking medical attention Seeing more than one health provider at a time History of manipulative behaviors, impulsive, chaos, suicidal threats, unstable occupational and social functioning
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Nurse-client relationship is the cornerstone Determine history, severity, and duration of symptoms Identify level of functioning, present stressors, and coping patterns Instructions should be clear, empathetic, and nonconfrontational
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Most frequently occurring of the somatoform disorders Affected persons range from early childhood into old age
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy Supportive therapy Avoid reinforcement of maladaptive coping behaviors Focus on development of effective stress management
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18 to 31 percent in sample populations 10 to 15 percent of Americans experience some form of occupational disability
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Pain in one or more anatomical sites Pain causes clinically substantial distress Pain is not accounted for by a mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorder
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Fear of having a serious disease Exaggerated appraisal of risk or vulnerability to disease Benign bodily functions mistakenly associated with a suspected health hazard
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy Comprehensive mental and physical status examinations should be performed
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Nurses should:
Use an accepting and nonjudgmental approach Avoid reinforcing preoccupation with bodily functions and illness
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Remains obscure in community setting In clinical settings, 5 to 40 percent of clients with BDD also show signs of anxiety and depression disorders
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Preoccupation with imagined defect Thinning hair or facial scarring Some cognitive and memory deficits Obsessional thinking and compulsive behaviors
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Currently no mainstay treatment Pharmacologic interventions such as serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) show promise Cognitive behavioral therapy to reframe negative thoughts and maladaptive behaviors
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Nurses should:
Use an empathic and sensitive approach Assess preoccupation with appearance and resulting emotional distress
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Related Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Prevalence
Prevalence is obscure Not listed as a somatoform disorder Vagueness of the symptoms may be variants of other somatoform disorders although may lack maladaptive processes
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Related Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Symptoms
Chronic fatigue, flulike symptoms, muscle pain, headaches, malaise lasting longer than 24 hours
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Related Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Treatment modalities
Interdisciplinary approach necessary Stress management and relaxation activities Cognitive behavioral therapy Pharmacologic interventions
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Emerges in adolescence Symptoms not always readily observed High prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders
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Treatment
Treatment is focused on managing symptoms,
improving quality of life, and improving coping skills Antidepressants are sometimes used for accompanying depression Referral to a pain clinic is helpful in pain disorder Involvement in therapy groups to improve coping and express emotions verbally has shown some benefit
depressed (describing physical ailments) to bright and excited (describing trips to health care providers) Thought processes and content: intact; content is about physical symptoms; vague in their description but use colorful, exaggerated terms
breathing, guided imagery, and distractions) Problem-focused coping strategies (learning problem-solving methods, applying the process to identified problems, and role-playing interactions with others)
Community-Based Care
clinic for clients with pain disorder Provide information about support groups in the community Encourage clients to find pleasurable activities or hobbies
directly Assist clients to continue gaining knowledge about themselves and their emotional needs
Self-Awareness Issues
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Competencies
4. Differentiate different types of sleep disorders.
(Communication skills) 5. develop a nursing care plan for clients presenting with sleep disorders. (Communication skills / Collaborative competencies / Creative thinking skills / Computer related competencies)
neurotransmitters
Serotonin Norepinephrine Dopamine
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Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep Four additional distinct electrophysiologic sleep occurs Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
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40 to 50 percent of people intermittently have sleep problems 10 to 15 percent report chronic sleep problems
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Perception of not sleeping well, including difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, and disrupted sleep
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Sleep deprivation
Chronic lack of sleep Varies according to the persons normal sleep requirements
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Variety of disorders ranging from respiratory obstruction to cessation 10 percent of shift workers show significant sleep disturbances, fatigue, reduced productivity, and mood swings
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Roommate issues Strangers (nurses and doctors) entering during night Poor temperature control
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Restless leg syndrome (RLS) Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) Obstructive sleep apnea Upper airway resistance syndrome
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Developmental Perspectives
Infancy and Childhood Sleep varies significantly GH is secreted during sleep
Parasomnia is common:
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Developmental Perspectives
Adolescence Growth and development are major physiologic issues Sleep disorders include:
Delayed sleep phase syndrome Circadian rhythm disorder with late sleep onset and resultant desire to oversleep
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Developmental Perspectives
Adolescence Growth and development are major physiologic issues Sleep disorders include:
Narcolepsy Rare disorder of chronic daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis
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Developmental Perspectives
Adulthood Tasks of adulthood impact activities of daily living
Marriage Employment Attending, shift work Children Sleep deprivation associated with young children Financial and work stressors
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Developmental Perspectives
Older adulthood 40 percent have some type of sleep disorder
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Developmental Perspectives
Older adulthood Sleep patterns commonly result in less deep sleep
More problems may occur with healing, cell growth, and repair
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Treatment Modalities
Pharmacologic and other biological interventions Hypnotics
Temazepam (Restoril)
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Treatment Modalities
Pharmacologic and other biological interventions Hypnotics
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Treatment Modalities
Pharmacologic and other biological interventions Antidepressants (tricyclic)
Antidepressants
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Treatment Modalities
Pharmacologic and other biological interventions Anticonvulsants
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Treatment Modalities
Complementary therapies Dietary supplements
Melatonin Modulates circadian rhythms Valerian Increases gamma-aminobutyric acid Kava kava Calms and relaxes without lasting sedation
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Treatment Modalities
Psychosocial Interventions Deep breathing exercises
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Treatment Modalities
Psychosocial Interventions Relaxation Cognitive-behavioral therapies Exercise Balanced diet
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Vital signs Neurological status Relevant aspects of the mental status examination
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Current sleep pattern, family history, substance abuse history, caffeine consumption, current medications (prescribed and over the counter) Difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or early awakenings
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Client will express feeling less fatigue and be able to tolerate performing specific activities of daily living (ADLs) within two weeks
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Environment Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce distortions Medication administration Psychosocial interventions to strengthen coping skills and increase self-esteem
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