A nurse is assessing a client to evaluate the client's mental health and wellness. Applying the eight dimensions of wellness, which of the following would the nurse identify as reflecting emotional wellness?
A) Finding ways to expand creative abilities
B) Recognizing the need for sleep and nutrition
C) Searching for meaning in life
D) Developing skills for dealing with stress
Ans: D
The emotional dimension of wellness focuses on developing skills and strategies to cope with stress. The intellectual dimension focuses on recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand one's knowledge and skills. The physical dimension focuses on recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition. The spiritual dimension focuses on the search for meaning and purpose in the human experience.
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