A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1947)

Recognizes totality of human-being-interconnectedness of body, mind, emotion, spirit, social/cultural relationship, environment

Performing the nursing actions

Coping that is problem focused, considered to be healthy

Illness that is usually reversible, has a short duration, and is often severe.

Provides a basis for nurses to care for patients of all ages in all health settings

Awareness of ones inner self and sense of connection to a higher being, nature or purpose greater than oneself

Your patients' verbal descriptions of their health issues

Adjustments made in response to stressful event

Associated with a specific system of practice associated with a denomination, sect, or form of worship

True prevention that lowers the chances that a disease will develop (flu shot)

Shared identity r/t social and cultural heritage (values, language, geographical space, racial characteristics)

Step of the Nursing Process that is crucial to determine whether, after application of the Nursing Process, the patient's condition or well-being improves

Stage of GAS, in which there is increased blood volume, increased blood glucose levels, increased epinephrine and norepinephrine, increased HR, increased blood flow to the muscles

Irreversible illness that usually persists longer than 6 months

Focuses on those who have a disease or are at risk to develop a disease

Often a major driving force behind visible practices

Collecting data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or situation

Coping that is unhealthy - blaming others, may be harmful to self or others

The patient is considered this type of source in the collection of data

Occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible

She is considered the "Mother of Nursing"

Data gathered using your senses (what you see, touch, smell...)

State of GAS, when body stabilizes - HR decreases, BP and CO return to normal, body repairs any damage

A state in which a person’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished or impaired.