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med/surg--chap 4
Health education and promotion
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/31/2011

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Adherence
Definition
the process of faithfully following guidelines or directions
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Community
Definition
an interacting population of individuals living together within a larger society
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feedback
Definition
the return of information about the results of input given to a person  or a system
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Health education
Definition
a variety of learning experiences designed to promote behaviors that facilities health
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health promotion
Definition
the art and science of assisting people to change their lifestyle toward a higher state of wellness
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learning
Definition
the act of gaining knowledge and skill
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learning readiness
Definition
the optimum time for learning to occur; usually corresponds to the learner's perceived need and desire to obtain specific knowledge
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nutrition
Definition
the science that deals with food and nourishment in humans
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physical fitness
Definition
the condition of being physically healthy as a result of proper exercise and nutrition
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reinforcement
Definition
the process of strengthening a given response or behavior to increase the likelihood that the behavior will continue
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self-responsibility
Definition
personal accountability for one's actions or behavior
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stress management
Definition
behaviors and techniques used to strengthen a person's resources against stress
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teaching
Definition
the impairting of knowledge
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therapeutic regimen
Definition
a routine that promotes health and healing
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wellness
Definition
a condition of good physical and emotional health sustained by a healthy lifestyle
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