Stages of Illness Experience in Healthcare

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What is the primary focus of primary prevention?

Protecting against specific health problems (correct)

Enhancing fitness levels

Managing stress levels

Treating existing health problems

What is Stage 5 in the sequence of client roles during illness?

Medical care contact

Lifestyle changes

Dependent client role

Recovery or rehabilitation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a part of the nurse's role in health promotion as mentioned in the text?

Advocating for changes that promote a healthy environment

Modeling healthy lifestyle behaviors

Providing financial advice to clients (correct)

Teaching clients about self-care strategies

Which factor primarily influences the extent of the effect of an individual's illness on the family?

The family member who is ill Signup and view all the answers

Which level of prevention focuses on immunization against specific diseases?

Primary prevention Signup and view all the answers

In which stage does the client become dependent on the professional for help?

Dependent client role Signup and view all the answers

What is a common change in lifestyle that may be necessitated by illness?

Changes in diet and exercise Signup and view all the answers

What type of illness is likely to result in more acute emotional responses according to the text?

Disabling illness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the nurse's role in health promotion?

Assisting families with financial planning Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves seeking the advice of a health professional either voluntarily or under pressure from significant others?

Medical care contact Signup and view all the answers

What does the nurse's role in health promotion involve regarding clients, families, and communities?

Educating them to be effective healthcare consumers Signup and view all the answers

In Leavell and Clark's three levels of prevention, what does tertiary prevention primarily involve?

Treating and managing established diseases Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the changes that can occur in a family due to illness?

Increased demands on time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of illness on a family?

Decreased loneliness Signup and view all the answers

What does health promotion focus on, according to the text?

Facilitating movement toward health goals Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the nurse enhance assessing and planning healthcare of the client?

By understanding concepts of individuality and holistic care Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of health protection/illness prevention according to the text?

Seeking to thwart the occurrence of insults to health and well-being Signup and view all the answers

How does focusing on individualized care context differ from total care context for nurses?

Individualized care context considers clients as unique individuals Signup and view all the answers