Nursing Fundamentals

1. The nurse is aware that any description of health would include the concept that: a. health is the absence of illness, and illness is the presence of chronic disease. b. culture, education, and socioeconomic status influence one’s definition of health or illness. c. illness is a biologic malfunction, and health is biologic soundness. d. lifestyle factors are the major determinant of health or illness. ANS: B The concept of health is influenced by culture, education, and socioeconomic...