The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of middle-school students regarding health promotion and wellness

Question

The nurse would be correct in planning to discuss which of the following concepts with the students: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Individuals are more knowledgeable in today's society in regard to health care issues.
2. 2. Consumers of health care in today's society demonstrate less decision-making capabilities concerning their health care than in the past.
3. The focus of Healthy People 2020 is on the early treatment of disease and pathologic conditions.
4. The roles of health care providers in today's society have expanded.
5. Individuals, in general, are proactive regarding health care practices and desire care that promotes health and prevents disease.

Answer 1

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Individuals in today's society are more knowledgeable regarding health care issues than in the past.
Rationale 2: Clients are actively involved in the decision-making process related to their health care.
Rationale 3: The focus of Healthy People 2020 is on health promotion and disease prevention rather than early treatment of disease and pathologic conditions.
Rationale 4: Due to the complexity of the health care system of today, the role of health care providers has changed and expanded.
Rationale 5: Individuals in today's society are proactive in regard to their health care needs and an emphasis is placed on health promotion and disease prevention.