ATI FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE FOR ADULT CLIENTS

Wellness Ability to adapt emotionally and physically to a changing state of health and environment 2. Illness An altered level of functioning in response to a disease process 3. Disease A condition that results in the physiological alteration in the composition of the body 4. Aspects of Health and Wellness Physical - able to perform ADLs Emotional - adapts to stress; expresses and identifies emotions Social - interacts successfully with others Intellectual - effectively learns and disseminates information Spiritual - adopts a belief that provides meaning to life Occupational - balances occupational activities with leisure time Environmental - creates measures to improve standards of living and quality of life 5. External Environment Social - crime v. safety; poverty v. prosperity; peace v. social unrest Physical - access to health care, sanitation, availability of clean water, and geographic location 6. Internal Environment cumulative life experience, cultural and spiritual beliefs, age, developmental stage, gender and other support systems 7. Modifiable - may be changed (smoking, nutrition, health education and awareness, sexual practices, exercise) 1 / 3 ATI Foundations of Nursing Care for Adult Clients Variables Affecting Health and Wellness Nonmodifiable - cannot be changed (gender, age, developmental level, genetic traits) 8. Desired Outcomes To obtain optimal state of wellness and function; achieved through health education and positive action ( smoking cessation, weight loss, seeking health care) 9. Health/Wellness/ Illness Continuum Assessment tool used to measure the level of wellness to premature death centered on