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improving overall health, health promotion, prevention of illness and injury
ex: education about diet, exercise
immunization
assissment of risks for injury, illness |
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early identification of illness and treatment for existing health problems
ex:health screening and diagnostic procedures
regiments for treatment of illness
promotion of regular healthcare examinations across the life span |
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return to optimum level of wellness after an illness or injury has occurred; prevention of recurrence of problems
ex:education to reduce or prevent complications of disease
referral to rehab services |
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| refers to actions to increase health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities; its models guide intervention |
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| Roles of the nurse in implementing health promotion |
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educator
counselor
facilitator
nurturer
role model |
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