A nurse is instructing a client who has heart disease about ways to improve their health such as eating a heart-healthy diet.
Which of the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating to the client?
A.
Health promotion.
B.
Holistic health.
C.
Health education.
D.
Primary prevention.
The correct answer is:
C. Health education.
Explanation:
- A. Health promotion: This involves a broad range of activities aimed at improving overall health and well-being, such as creating supportive environments and policies. While health education is a part of health promotion, it is a more specific component.
- B. Holistic health: This concept involves considering the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects) in health and well-being. It goes beyond just providing information about diet.
- C. Health education: This involves providing clients with information and teaching them about various aspects of health to help them make informed decisions. Instructing a client on a heart-healthy diet is an example of health education.
- D. Primary prevention: This refers to actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury, such as immunizations or lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors. While a heart-healthy diet can be a part of primary prevention, the specific act of instructing a client on dietary choices falls under health education.
Correct answer: C