NURS 120 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: World Health Organization, Nail Polish

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Health is therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities . (who, 1984) General adaptation syndrome - fight or flight, resistance, breakdown. Primary, secondary appraisal, coping and crises as psychological responses. Allows us to have a more optimistic outlook during stressful situations. Realize stress is inevitable (accept it more than resist it) Rn - self-regulated health-care professionals , working with individuals, enables families, groups, communities and populations, coordinating and supporting clients in managing their own health. They contribute to education, administration, research and policy. Professional presence - the professional behaviour of registered nurses and how they carry themselves and their verbal and non-verbal behaviours. Empathetic - not only do we take pity, but we also put ourselves in the other person"s shoes. Integrity - following rules in society, policy and standards.