Flashcard 7 - Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

health and wellness

Historically, the term health was defined as the absence of disease. Today, many people are able to live healthy lives despite the challenges of one or more chronic health conditions. Therefore, the term health and wellness is a more encompassing term that is often used now. Nurses play key roles in both empowering patients to take control over their own health and helping them find the critical resources they need to live their best life.