Questions and Answers
What does the wellness-illness continuum show?
What factors affect the wellness-illness continuum?
Many factors including lifestyle choices, past events, and current health decisions.
Nurses only focus on treating illnesses.
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Describe the health continuum.
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How can past lifestyle choices impact current health on the continuum?
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To the left of the health continuum indicates improving health.
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What might a person in good health but always worrying demonstrate on the health continuum?
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Which emotions can lead to physical or mental disease?
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What is most important regarding a person's position on the wellness-illness continuum?
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Study Notes
Wellness-Illness Continuum
- A framework illustrating the impact of health issues on a client's overall health status.
Factors Influencing Health
- Health is affected by multiple factors, which interplay to maximize health and mitigate negative influences.
Role of Nurses
- Nurses play a vital role in promoting health through client education.
- They provide guidance on safety measures, risk avoidance, and the importance of health maintenance.
Imaginary Line Concept
- The continuum is represented as an imaginary line with wellness at one end and illness or death at the other.
- Individuals navigate back and forth along this line throughout their lives.
Lifelong Journey of Wellness/Illness
- Health outcomes are shaped by past experiences and future choices.
- Decisions made in the past can influence current health status, while present choices determine future health trajectories.
Movement on the Continuum
- Shifting left indicates a decline in health, while moving right signifies an increase in health and well-being.
Health vs. Worry
- A person may appear healthy but worry or complain, which can direct their health trajectory toward illness.
Psychological State and Health
- Feelings of boredom, anxiety, or depression can result in physical or mental health issues.
- Individuals with physical or mental disabilities can still maintain a positive outlook and healthful direction on the continuum.
Direction Matters
- The critical consideration on the continuum is not just one's physical location but the direction they are moving toward concerning their health.
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Explore the concept of the wellness-illness continuum through interactive flashcards. This resource highlights how various factors impact a client's health and emphasizes the role of nurses in promoting health. Perfect for nursing students and health professionals.
