Chapter 7

Question 1

How is health affected?

Answer 1

Health is affected by various factors, including social determinants, environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, and access to healthcare.

Question 2

What are some factors that disrupt health?

Answer 2

Factors that disrupt health are:
* physical diseases
* injury
* mental illness
* pain
* loss
* impending death
* competing demands
* the unknown
* imbalance
* isolation

Question 3

What are the 5 stages of illness behavior?

Answer 3

The 5 stages of illness behavior are:
* experiencing symptoms
* sick role behavior
* seeking professional care
* dependence on others
* recovery

Question 4

What can we do as nurses to help our patients deal with an illness?

Answer 4

A nurse can help their patient deal with illness by developing an individualized plan with the patient based on mutual goals and respect.

Question 5

What activities should be incorporated as part of nursing care?

Answer 5

Activities that should be incorporated as part of nursing care are:
* Establish trust with patients
* Help patients envision wellness.