In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?

Question

a. Health is a broad term encompassing atti-tudes and behaviors.
b. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one's health is compromised.

Answer 1

A
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically, health includes wellness, which involves one's whole being.
The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations; throughout his-tory, basic self-care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth—as basic needs are met, higher-level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-deepening richness to life. Wellness is impossible when one's health is compro-mised—even with chronic illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.