Intro Exam 2

1. Illness: -Pathology affecting an organ or body system -Experiences unique to each individual -Illness usually described in terms of how it makes a person feel 2. The client with multiple sclerosis can no longer walk or urinate on her own. She spends her day sewing quilts, reading, and communicating via e-mail with a support organization. Which word describes this client? A. Healthy B. Ill C. In poor health D. Well: D. Well -The data suggest that despite physical incapacities, the client continues to live life as fully as possible. 3. What is the goal of using a client history assessment tool to gather data about nutrition, exercise, leisure activities, spirituality, and home environ- ment? A. To gather data required by insurers and regulatory agencies B. To assist the physician in developing a medical diagnosis C. To gather data about the causes of the client's illness D. To increase the client's awareness of lifestyle choices and his or her role in wellness: D. To increase the client's awareness of lifestyle choices and his or her role in wellness Gathering data about the client's lifestyle, activities, and values allows the nurse to incorporate them into the plan of care. Identifying strengths can help with recovery, and recognizing deficits can provide education to help the patient make modifications. 4. Using the Nursing Process to Promote Health: Assessment: Facilitate com- munication -Attuning, acceptance, respecting Diagnosis -Use NANDA-I diagnoses relating to health issues Planning outcomes/evaluation -Envision acceptable outcomes Planning interventions/implementation -Set smaller, realistic goals -Envision strengths and potential in clients and families who are too overwhelmed to identify their own 5. Five Stages of Illness Behavior: -Experiencing symptoms -Sick role behavior -Seeking professional care -Dependence on others