The psychiatric-mental health novice nurse asks "What is mental health?" Which qualities will her superior include when describing mental health? Select all that apply

Question

1. The ability to give and receive love
2. Having a sense of purpose in life
3. The ability to make important decisions
4. The ability to experience emotions
5. The ability to give and receive criticism

Answer 1

Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: How each nurse views the concepts of health and mental health significantly impacts how he or she understands, relates to the world, and performs his or her role as nurse. Mental health is concept that is often difficult to define. Qualities often mentioned include the ability to give and receive love, having a sense of purpose in life, and the ability to make important decisions in one's own life. Mental health is typically defined as not simply the ability to experience emotions; it is the ability to experience these emotions without distress. While the ability to give and receive criticism is typically considered a healthy personality trait, this characteristic is not typically used when describing mental health.