Author Question: A nurse identifies the seven components of wellness as a useful tool in assessing health. Which are ... (Read 96 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse identifies the seven components of wellness as a useful tool in assessing health. Which are some of the components of wellness?

Select all that apply.
A) Physical
B) Environmental
C) Emotional
D) Financial
E) Spiritual

Question 2

The nurse on the medical unit is admitting an older adult client whose primary symptoms include fatigue, pruritus, and pain in the right flank area. When conducting this client's assessment, which technique is the most appropriate?

A) Palpation over the costovertebral angles and flanks
B) Blunt percussion over the costovertebral angles and flanks
C) Palpation of the lower pole of both kidneys
D) Capturing of both kidneys

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, C, E
The physical component is the ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness, and generally practice positive lifestyle habits. The environmental component includes influences such as food, water, and air. The emotional component is the ability to manage stress and to express emotions appropriately. Finances are not one of the seven components of health. The spiritual component is the belief in some force (nature, science, religion, or a higher power) that serves to unite human beings and provide meaning and purpose to life.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Blunt percussion in a frail older individual is contraindicated. Instead, palpation of the costovertebral angles and flanks can be used to reveal any pain or tenderness. All other assessments are appropriate.