Caring for People With Developmental Disabilities CHAPTER 27
Congenital Person is born with it Genetic disorders Pregnancy related Lack of oxygen before birth Acquired Occurred after birth Accident or injury Poisoning Birth trauma
CHARACTERISTICS IQ< 70 Difficulty Needs help with skills for living Loving & Trusting Demeanor Difficulty Understanding & Reasoning
EDUCATION FOCUSED SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE SELF-CARE SKILLS LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL SKILLS
COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES NON- VERBALS KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE ASK FAMILY BE KIND
CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER CHAPTER 28
MEETING PHYSICAL NEEDS Monitor Pain Mouth Care Monitor Constipation Pace Activities Good Infection Control Gentle, Thorough Skin Care
Meeting Emotional Needs Listen Don’t avoid Support Spiritual Needs
CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS CHAPTER 29
Understanding HIV/AIDS Bloodborne pathogen attacks the immune system May take years for HIV to become AIDS No cure but it can be treated Medications have many side effects AIDS allows infection to take over the body
MEETING NEEDS Poor Nutrition: Provide oral care, offer supplements Fluid Imbalance from chronic diarrhea & vomiting- encourage fluids, careful I&O Rashes & Skin Infections: Keep skin clean, monitor Weak Immune System: Good infection control, sick visitors should not visit Pain, Weakness, Fatigue: Help with ADL’s, promote rest, position for comfort, back massage Depression & Fear: Provide support and listen