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dalyningkenk

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The nurse understands that health is typically defined as the state of being without illness. What is wrong with this definition?
 
  1. It suggests that being healthy is difficult to achieve.
  2. It suggests that all who are without illness are healthy.
  3. It suggests that health and illness correlate with one another.
  4. It suggests that individuals diagnosed with illness cannot possibly be healthy.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted patient. Which concepts are considered essential in establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship? Select all that apply.
 
  1. An emphasis on patient-centered care
  2. The nurse's view of health and mental health
  3. The nurse's ability to sympathize with the patient
  4. Unconditional positive regard for the patient and family
  5. The nurse's ability to make judgments regarding the patient's condition



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: How each nurse views the concepts of health and mental health significantly impacts how he or she understands, relates to the world, and performs his or her role as nurse. Typically, health is defined as the state of being without illness. This definition is problematic in that it suggests that those with a diagnosed illness, such as heart disease or depression, cannot possibly be healthy. In reality, though, many individuals with a variety of illnesses adapt in such a way that they would be considered healthier than some individuals without any illness. This definition does not suggest that being healthy is difficult to achieve or that all without illness are healthy. While the definition may suggest that health and illness correlate with one another, this is not a problem with this definition.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 4
Explanation: Essential concepts in establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship include an emphasis on patient care, the nurse's view of health and mental health, and unconditional positive regard for the patient and family. The nurse should empathize, not sympathize with the patient. The nurse should not make judgments regarding the patient's condition, as this will hinder, not establish the therapeutic relationship.




dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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