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Medical-Surgical Nursing

Check Your Understanding Questions

Medical-Surgical NursingCheck Your Understanding Questions

Check Your Understanding Questions

1 .
Describe Betty Neuman’s health continuum and how nurses can use it to guide interventions at different points on the continuum.
2 .
How does a positive health concept contribute to individuals’ acceptance of health promotion and teaching? Provide examples.
3 .
Discuss the importance of considering social determinants of health in health-promotion planning.
4 .
Explain the significance of a consistent sleep hygiene routine and provide examples of nonpharmacological sleep aids.
5 .
What are the key principles for promoting healthy eating habits, and why is it important to encourage small, manageable changes?
6 .
Describe the role of mindfulness in promoting holistic health and well-being.
7 .
Describe two health-promotion topics relevant to older adults and explain why they are important for maintaining their independence and well-being.
8 .
Identify one modifiable risk factor for disease that is prevalent among middle-aged adults and explain its significance in health promotion.
9 .
Explain the importance of health education in empowering individuals to obtain their optimal level of health.
10 .
Describe the role of nurses in health teaching.
11 .
Describe the significance of preparing and implementing an education plan in patient teaching.
12 .
Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of technology-focused patient education, considering factors such as access and internet literacy.
13 .
Explain the importance of providing patient education in the patient’s primary language and discuss strategies for overcoming language barriers in health-care settings.
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