Exam 1: NU136 / NU 136 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Fundamentals of Nursing | Study Guide Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
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disease
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pathologic process that causes illness
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illness
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disease of body - mind
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acute illness
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develops suddenly and resolves in a short time 1 / 3
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chronic illness
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persisting for a long time
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terminal illness
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no cure is available, ends in death
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congenital
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present at birth
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idiopathic
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no known cause
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stages of illness
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transition (onset of illness may consist of vague, non-specific symptoms), acceptance (person stops denying and assumes control of health)
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health behavior
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any action taken to promote health or detect disease
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illness behavior
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any activity taken to determine actual state of health + seek suitable remedy
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adapt
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respond to change
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