One of the most important roles of the nurse is provide nursing of the person as a whole. This is accomplished by assisting clients to:
a. view themselves and their health care as more than physical health
b. focus on overcoming poor health habits such as overeating
c. recognize their limitations in self-care
d. practice moderation in use of alcohol
A
The understanding that health involves more than physical well-being is basic to the practice of nursing because the nurse must recognize that the integration of physical, intellectual, sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual factors affects a client's health. The nurse must consistently focus on the client as a unified whole and assist the client to maintain or regain health, helping each client to achieve the highest possible level of wellness.
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