NURS 1015 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Health Belief Model, Health Promotion, Nursing Process
18 Nov 2016
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Health- is multidimensional, and not merely the presence or absence of disease. Wellness- good health and a sense of well-being on many levels as described or experienced by an individual. Illness- how a person feels about his or her health, whether or not a disease is present (more subjective- can"t evaluate(cid:524) Disease- a disorder or medical condition affecting a system or organ. The condition can be mental, physical or genetic in origin. Also refers to a deviation from how a body normally functions (can diagnosis) Disability- a physical or mental incapacity that differs from what is perceived as normal function. Can result from an illness or accident or be genetic in nature (an impairment from normal function) Health promotion is the process of advocating health to enhance the overall health practices. Health promotion involves population as a whole in the context of everyday life.
