The term defined as "behavior directed toward keeping a current state of health" is
1. Health promotion
2. Health promotion behavior
3. Health maintenance behavior
4. Health protective behavior
ANS: 3
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a. "This is an unfortunate and permanent effect of this class of drugs." b. "Get up slowly. Tolerance to this effect should develop in 2 to 3 months." c. "The drug must be discontinued immediately to avoid injury." d. "We need to increase your fluid intake, which should fix the problem."
Several nurses have been talking about how local and state health care policy does not benefit the care of the clients they see. How can nurses most effectively influence health care policy?
A) Find out who their governmental representatives are B) Develop quality health care initiatives for their clinic C) Seek private or grant funding to provide for their clients D) Educate legislators about health and the status of health care
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.