A nursing student is asked to list some strategies to maintain physical health. Which item on the student's list would be incorrect?
a. good nutrition c. stress prevention measures
b. physical exercise d. sleep
C
The student would be incorrect if stress prevention measures was on the list. Stress prevention
measures and stress management fall under the category of emotional health. Physical health
encompasses a variety of measures that can be done to enhance one's physical health. Some of these
are good nutrition, physical exercise, preventative measures (i.e., annual screening procedures, not
smoking), and adequate sleep.
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