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Medical-Surgical Nursing: An
Integrated Approach, 2E
Chapter 7
WELLNESS
CONCEPTS
Health
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A state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being, not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.
Wellness
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A state of optimal health wherein an
individual:
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Moves toward integration of human function.
Maximizes human potential.
Takes responsibility for health.
Has greater self-awareness and self-satisfaction.
Forms of Wellness
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Emotional (Being able to
understand your own
feelings and express
them).
Mental (Being alert,
creative, logical, curious).
Intellectual (Ability to
think, process
information, solve
problems).
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Vocational (Satisfied in
school and/or job and
works well with others).
Social (Satisfying
relationships).
Spiritual (Possessed of
values, ethics, morals).
Physical (Exercise, good
nutrition, care of one’s
body).
Federal Health Objective:
Healthy People 2000/2010
Overall goals:
 Increasing life span for Americans.
 Reducing health disparities among
Americans.
 Achieving access to preventive services
for all Americans.
The Three Types of Health
Prevention
Primary - all practices designed to keep
health problems from developing (e.g.
immunizations, proper nutrition, smoke
free environments).
 Secondary - early detection, diagnosis,
screening, and intervention.
 Tertiary - caring for a person already ill.
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Prevention Health Care Team
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Individual - ultimate responsibility
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Nurses - teaching & screening
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Primary Physicians - family practitioners,
internists, pediatricians
Factors Affecting Health
Genetics and human biology.
 Personal behavior.
 Environmental influences.
 Health care.
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Personal Behavior
This area has many factors influencing
health and wellness:
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Diet.
Exercise.
Personal Care.
Sexual Relationships.
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Level of Stress.
Tobacco and Drug Use.
Alcohol Use.
Safety.
10 Crucial Health Practices
No tobacco and drugs
No more than 2oz. of
alcohol per day
Drive cars with air bags and
seatbelts; do not drink and
drive
Avoid excessive stress
Diet low in fat, cholesterol,
and salt
Minimize exposure to
environmental hazards
Regular exercise—3 hours
per week ideal
Protect self from sexually
transmitted diseases
Stay lean
Regular medical care,
immunizations and
screenings