A client informs the nurse that he has quit smoking because his father died of lung cancer 3 months ago. Based on his motivation, smoking cessation should be recognized as an example of which of the following?
a. Healthy living
b. Health promotion
c. Wellness behaviors
d. Health protection
D
Although health promotion and health protection may involve the same activities, their difference lies in the motivation for action. Health protection is motivated by a desire to avoid illness. Health promotion is motivated by the desire to increase wellness. Smoking cessation may also be a wellness behavior and may be considered a step toward healthy living; however, neither of these addresses motivation for action.
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A) Choose foods high in potassium. B) Take potassium supplements each day. C) Discontinue sodium restrictions. D) Avoid salt substitutes.
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a. IM cyanocobalamin and folic acid b. IM cyanocobalamin and antibiotics c. PO cyanocobalamin and folic acid d. PO cyanocobalamin and blood transfu-sions
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not know if her significant other would want her to study as much as she thinks she might have to study. The LPN's concerns are known as: a. driving forces. c. restraining forces. b. refreezing. d. moving.