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| occurs when the person actively implements behavioral and cognitive strategies to interrupt previous behavior patterns and adopt new ones; this stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy |
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the person acknowledges having a problem, seriously considers changing a specific behavior, actively gathers information, and verbalizes plans to change the behavior in the near future
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| any activity undertaken for the purpose of achieving a higher level of health and well-being |
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| behavior motivated by a desire to actively avoid illness, detect it early, or maintain functioning within the constraints of illness |
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| Health risk assessment (HRA) |
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| an assessment and educational tool that indicates a client's risk for disease or injury during the next 10 years by comparing the client's risk with the mortality risk of the corresponding age, sex, and racial group |
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| the person integrates newly adopted behavior patterns into his or her lifestyle |
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| a person typically denies having a problem, views others as having a problem and therefore wants to change the other person's behavior |
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| occurs when the person undertakes cognitive and behavioral activities that prepare the person for change |
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| activities directed toward the protection from or avoidance of potential health risks |
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| activities designed for early diagnosis and treatment of disease or illness |
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| the ultimate goal where the individual has complete confidence that the problem is no longer a temptation or threat |
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| activities designed to restore disabled individuals to their optimal level of functioning |
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| (NANDA) describes human responses to levels of wellness in an individual, family, or community that have a readiness for enhancement |
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