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wellness.
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can foster wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the individual and is multidim
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level. Even in the presence of chronic illness or while dying, a movement toward wellness is
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wellness, which involves one‘s whole being. The concept of illness prevention was never con
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sidered by previous generations; throughout history, basic self-
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as basic needs are met, higher level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-
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deepening richness to life. Wellness is possible when one‘s health is compromised—
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,vel of wellness is possible.
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TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Chapter 1 – 28 #t #t #t
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging
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wellness.
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can foster wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the individual and is multidim
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ensional. It is not just the absence of disease. A wellness perspective is based on the belief tha
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level. Even in the presence of chronic illness or while dying, a movement toward wellness is
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possible if emphasis of care is placed on the promotion of well-
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being in a supportive environment.
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sidered by previous generations; throughout history, basic self-
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care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-
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deepening richness to life. Wellness is possible when one‘s health is compromised—
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even with chronic illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher le
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,vel of wellness is possible.
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