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What is the foundational component of nursing according to the text?
What is the foundational component of nursing according to the text?
- Environment
- Organ systems
- Concept of man (correct)
- Interrelated parts
In the atomistic approach, how is man viewed?
In the atomistic approach, how is man viewed?
- As a whole system
- As influenced by the environment
- As composed of cells (correct)
- As a living organism
What is the basic unit or building block of structure for all forms of plant and animal life?
What is the basic unit or building block of structure for all forms of plant and animal life?
- Cells (correct)
- Environment
- Tissue
- Organs
Which term is used to describe the functional unit in life according to the text?
Which term is used to describe the functional unit in life according to the text?
What influences an individual's behavior?
What influences an individual's behavior?
What term describes man as a whole system with interrelated parts functioning to produce behavior?
What term describes man as a whole system with interrelated parts functioning to produce behavior?
What does the Oxford English Dictionary define health as?
What does the Oxford English Dictionary define health as?
According to Pericles, what does health enable a person to do?
According to Pericles, what does health enable a person to do?
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of health mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of health mentioned in the text?
How are education levels related to health according to the text?
How are education levels related to health according to the text?
What aspect of the environment is mentioned as contributing to good health?
What aspect of the environment is mentioned as contributing to good health?
How do income and social status relate to health, based on the text?
How do income and social status relate to health, based on the text?
What aspect of human experience must education systems be able to address and contribute to?
What aspect of human experience must education systems be able to address and contribute to?
Which element of man's spiritual nature helps him understand the meaning of events?
Which element of man's spiritual nature helps him understand the meaning of events?
What does the will, as part of man's spiritual nature, give him the power to do?
What does the will, as part of man's spiritual nature, give him the power to do?
Which virtue nourishes faith and plays a vital role in a health care setting?
Which virtue nourishes faith and plays a vital role in a health care setting?
What is charity, as described in the text?
What is charity, as described in the text?
Which element of man's spiritual nature allows him to perceive his surroundings and forces within or outside him?
Which element of man's spiritual nature allows him to perceive his surroundings and forces within or outside him?
What are the 3 aspects of Stage 1 of illness behavior?
What are the 3 aspects of Stage 1 of illness behavior?
What is the primary reason individuals consult others in Stage 1 of illness behavior?
What is the primary reason individuals consult others in Stage 1 of illness behavior?
What is a common emotional response during the Assumption of the Sick Role in Stage 2?
What is a common emotional response during the Assumption of the Sick Role in Stage 2?
What motivates sick individuals to seek professional help according to the text?
What motivates sick individuals to seek professional help according to the text?
At what stage do sick individuals usually seek the advice of a health professional?
At what stage do sick individuals usually seek the advice of a health professional?
What do sick individuals ask for when they seek professional advice according to the text?
What do sick individuals ask for when they seek professional advice according to the text?
What typically happens when a client accepts the diagnosis of an illness?
What typically happens when a client accepts the diagnosis of an illness?
Which factor complicates the decision to give up independence during Stage 4?
Which factor complicates the decision to give up independence during Stage 4?
What do some clients consider illness to meet during Stage 4?
What do some clients consider illness to meet during Stage 4?
Which clients may try to maintain independence at the expense of their recovery?
Which clients may try to maintain independence at the expense of their recovery?
What is expected of the client during Stage 5 of recovery or rehabilitation?
What is expected of the client during Stage 5 of recovery or rehabilitation?
Which clients are said to accept their dependence on the primary care provider but retain varying degrees of control over their lives?
Which clients are said to accept their dependence on the primary care provider but retain varying degrees of control over their lives?
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Concept of Man in Nursing
Concept of Man in Nursing
Understanding man is crucial for providing individualized, holistic, and quality nursing care.
Atomistic Approach
Atomistic Approach
Man is seen as a collection of different organ systems, organs, tissues, and cells functioning independently.
Holistic Approach
Holistic Approach
Man is considered a whole system with interconnected parts working together; mind, body, spirit.
Man as a Biological Being
Man as a Biological Being
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Cells
Cells
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Health (Webster's Dictionary)
Health (Webster's Dictionary)
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Health (Oxford English Dictionary)
Health (Oxford English Dictionary)
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Health (Pericles)
Health (Pericles)
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Income and Social Status
Income and Social Status
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Education
Education
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Physical Environment
Physical Environment
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Employment and Working Conditions
Employment and Working Conditions
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Stage 1: Symptom Experience
Stage 1: Symptom Experience
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Stage 2: Sick Role Assumption
Stage 2: Sick Role Assumption
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Stage 3: Seeking Medical Care
Stage 3: Seeking Medical Care
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Stage 4: Dependence on Healthcare Professional
Stage 4: Dependence on Healthcare Professional
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Stage 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation
Stage 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation
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Man as a Spiritual Being
Man as a Spiritual Being
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Intellect (Spiritual Nature)
Intellect (Spiritual Nature)
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Will (Spiritual Nature)
Will (Spiritual Nature)
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Spiritual Virtues
Spiritual Virtues
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Study Notes
Concept of Man
- The concept of man forms the foundation of nursing, and understanding man is crucial for providing individualized, holistic, and quality nursing care.
Approaches to Studying Man
- Atomistic approach: views man as an organism composed of different organ systems, each system comprising organs, and each organ consisting of tissues and cells.
- Holistic approach: views man as a whole system with interrelated and interdependent parts functioning to produce behavior.
Man as a Biological Being
- Man is a living organism destined to die from birth.
- Man's environment influences his behavior, and cellular behavior is the simplest functional unit.
- The human body is composed of trillions of cells, each carrying out precise and specialized functions.
Health Definitions
- Health is a condition of being sound in body, mind, and spirit (Webster's Dictionary).
- Health is the soundness of body and mind, enabling a person to face crises in life (Oxford English Dictionary).
- Health is a dynamic state of well-being, adapting to internal and external environment changes (Pericles).
Determinants of Health
- Income and social status: higher income and social status are linked to better health.
- Education: low education levels are linked to poor health, more stress, and lower self-confidence.
- Physical environment: safe water, clean air, healthy workplaces, and safe communities contribute to good health.
- Employment and working conditions: people in employment are generally healthier, especially those with more control over their working conditions.
The Client's Experience
- Stage 1: The client experiences symptoms, interprets them, and responds emotionally.
- Stage 2: The client assumes the sick role, seeks confirmation from others, and may delay contact with healthcare professionals.
- Stage 3: The client seeks medical care contact, seeking validation, explanation, and reassurance.
- Stage 4: The client becomes dependent on the healthcare professional, varying in their ease of giving up independence.
- Stage 5: The client is expected to relinquish the dependent role and resume former roles and responsibilities during recovery or rehabilitation.
Man as a Spiritual Being
- The spirit of man gives life to his human body.
- Man's spiritual nature includes:
- Intellect: allows man to seek truth and understand his surroundings.
- Will: expresses man's desires, wishes, and longing to do what he has set his mind to do.
- Spiritual virtues: faith, hope, and charity.
Stages of Illness
- Stage 1: The client experiences symptoms, interprets them, and responds emotionally.
- Stage 2: The client assumes the sick role, seeking confirmation from others and validation.
- Stage 3: The client seeks medical care contact, seeking validation, explanation, and reassurance.
- Stage 4: The client becomes dependent on the healthcare professional.
- Stage 5: The client is expected to relinquish the dependent role and resume former roles and responsibilities during recovery or rehabilitation.
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Explore the foundational component of nursing - the concept of man. Learn about the atomistic approach to studying man and how it impacts individualized and holistic nursing care.
