Which actions would the nurse categorize as traditional mental HEALTH maintenance?
1. Activities to concentrate and stimulate the mind
2. Avoiding physically demanding hobbies
3. Using medications to preserve chemical balance in the brain
4. Wearing head covering in the cold to preserve head warmth
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Explanation: 1. Activities that stimulate and concentrate the mind help maintain mental acuity and health.
2. Even physically engaging hobbies will help to stimulate mental acuity.
3. Medications may be necessary for mental function, but are not within a traditional mental health maintenance model.
4. Wearing head covering when cold helps to preserve body heat, but is not a mental HEALTH tradition.
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