The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which of the following statements best describes the current definition of health?
A) Health is described as "an absence of disease."
B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group.
C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all children.
C
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