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HEALTH AND ILLNESS

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HEALTH

WHO: complete state of physical, mental

and social well-being and not

merely the absence of a disease

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IS THE CONCEPT OF

ILLNESSSYNONYMOUS TO

DISEASE?

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ILLNESS Highly personal state in which the person feels

unhealthy or ill; highly subjective state in which a persons physical, emotional,

intellectual, social, developmental or spiritualfunctioning is diminished or impaired compared withprevious experience

DISEASE alteration in body functions resulting in reduction of

capacities or a shortening of normal lifespan

* ILLNESS is not synonymous with DISEASE

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Physical ability to carry out daily tasks

Occupational balance between work and leisure

Social interact successfully w/ people and environment

Spiritual belief in some force

Intellectual

ability to learn and use information effectivelyEmotional manage stress & emotions appropriately

Environmental ability to improve standard of living and quality of life

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4.Action= active implementation of change

5. Maintenance= Integration of new behavior intolifestyle

6. Termination= completion of change= relapse may happen in any stage

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1. Symptom Experience= physical: cough; interpretation: lung disease= emotional: fear

2. Assumption of the sick role= may be excused from duties and role expectations.

3. Medical Care Contact= people sick advice of health professionals.

4. Dependent Client Role= accepts dependence on doctors althoughsituational control varies.

5. Recovery or Rehabilitation= resume former roles and responsibilities.

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HEALTH AND

WELLNESS

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Which of the following statements reflect theCONTEMPLATION stage of behavior change?

A. I currently do not exercise 30 minutes three times aweek and do not intend to start in the next six months.

B. I have tried several times to exercise 30 minutes threetimes a week but am seriously thinking of trying againin the next month

C. I currently do not exercise 30 minutes three times aweek, but I am thinking about starting to do so in the next six

weeks.

D. I have exercised 30 minutes three times a week

regularly for more than six months.

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The nurse is counseling a client who has high bloodpressure about the need to stop smoking. The clientindicates that family and friends are also urging himto stop. He states he doesnt want to quit but maytry because of the pressure from family. The nursewould characterize this client as being in which ofthe following stages of change?

A.Planning c. PrecontemplationB.Action d. Contemplation

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Which of the following examples is an example of theemotional component of wellness?A. The client chooses health foodsB. A new father decides to take parentingclassesC. A client expresses frustration with herpartners substance abuseD. A widow with no family decides to join a

bowling league

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Which of the following individuals appearsto have taken on the sick role?

A. An obese client states I deserve tohave a heart attack.

B. A mother is ill and says I wont be ableto make your lunch today.

C. A man with low back pain missesseveral physical therapy appointments.

D. An elder states, My horoscope says Iwill be well again.

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1. Performing monthly BSE among women 20years old and above

2. Daily walking exercise among office workers3. Teaching a post stroke client on checking

temperature of water for bathing4. Eating a well balanced diet5. Compliance with recommended immunizations

on time6. Teaching a client with hypertension on low salt,

low fat diet