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focuses on protecting clients from the excessive use of medical interventions that can cause more harm than good. This concept refers to the use of medical tests, medications, and treatments that do not benefit the client. Performing broad screening on an asymptomatic client who has no risk factors for disease could result in findings that are not within the expected reference range. If treatment is then initiated, it may prove difficult to withdraw, regardless of whether the condition truly necessitated the intervention. Ultimately, a client who has no risk factors and no symptoms may not benefit from treatment.
The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health.
A positive state of health.
Specific, population-based and individual-based interventions for primary and secondary (early detection) prevention, aiming to minimize the burden of diseases and associated risk factors.
Examples include immunizations and hand hygiene.
Learning experiences that are designed to improve the health of an individual or community through increased knowledge or by influencing attitudes.
The foundational principles which guide Healthy People 2030 include
- Provide a framework that focuses on foundational principles, the development of overarching goals, constructing a plan of action, and providing history and context that will promote healthy habits of Americans for the next decade.
- Provide public access to a collection of data on American health trends and issues for the past 10 years.
- Provide tools for health professionals to use with clients and in communities.
- Offer interactive access so that members of the public can use this information.
A nurse is preparing to give a presentation to a group of clients in the community about Healthy People. The nurse knows that which of the following options should be included?
A
Health data from the last 50 years
B
Financial recommendations
C
Goals and objectives for healthy habits
D
Personal information about local people
C
Goals and objectives for healthy habits
The result of health promotion and disease prevention measures. Individuals are empowered to make healthier decisions to reduce the likelihood of developing disease and disability through health promotion and disease prevention programs.
- Knowledge and health literacy: Increase one's understanding and knowledge of health, wellness, and disease.
- Mental well-being and self-awareness: Implement measures to improve one's life satisfaction and an awareness of one's own health status.
- Physical activity: Participate in a moderate level of exercise several times a week at regular intervals.
- Healthy eating: Consume an appropriate caloric intake of nutritious foods.
- Risk avoidance: Receive vaccinations, practice safe sex, avoid tobacco use, and limit alcohol intake.
- Good hygiene: Practice handwashing, dental hygiene, and washing foods prior to consumption.
- Rational and responsible use of products and services, including prescription and nonprescription medications, preventive health services, vitamins and supplements, and health and wellness services.
What are some examples of self-care strategies that you could incorporate into your own lifestyle now, to create healthy habits as you begin your nursing career?
Self-care strategies to create healthy habits include preparing health snacks and meals, making time for daily exercise and adequate sleep, using stress-reducing apps and resources, connecting with others, improving positivity at work, and many other options individualized to your personal lifestyle.
Behaviors and actions that can affect a client's risk for developing a disease.
A condition that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or altered health condition is termed a risk factor. Risk factors can be categorized as either modifiable or nonmodifiable. Ensuring clients' understanding of their health risks is essential to health promotion and disease prevention.
What three common modifiable risk factors that are responsible for the development of the majority of chronic diseases?
an unhealthy and excessive diet, lack of physical exercise, and the use of tobacco products.
nonmodifiable risk factors
Risk factors that cannot be changed. it includes: age, gender, ethnicity/race, and family history.
What Elements in the environment that can affect health and well-being include?
air and water quality; exposure to toxic pollutants, hazards, and waste; and the safety of homes, work environments, and schools.
The learned, shared, and transmitted values, beliefs, norms, and lifeways of a particular group that guides their thinking, decisions, and actions in patterned ways.
It is also reflected in language, preferred foods, emotional expression, and social groups in which the client participates.