The nurse explains to the client that when optimal health occurs, an individual maximizes human potential, moves toward integration of human functioning, and takes responsibility for health. The nurse acknowledges that this is an example of:
a. health c. illness prevention
b. health promotion d. wellness
D
Wellness is considered to be a state of optimal health in which a person moves toward integration of human functioning, maximizes human potential, takes responsibility for health, and has greater self-awareness and self-satisfaction. Seven areas of wellness have been described: emotional, mental, intellectual, vocational, social, spiritual, and physical.
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a. Increases cardiac output b. Regulates the excretion of potassium and sodium c. Decreases the level of cortisol d. Lowers the blood sugar level
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A) Myocardium B) Epicardium C) Endocardium D) Pericardium
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a. Use an indwelling catheter. b. Offer fluids 30 minutes in advance. c. Apply pressure over the urinary bladder. d. Place a diaper on the child and squeeze out the specimen.