One Possible Operational Definition of Patient Morale in a Nursing

question 31

True/False

One possible operational definition of patient morale in a nursing home is how happy or optimistic patients feel.

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Definitions:

Depression

An emotional health disturbance defined by an ongoing low mood or lack of attraction to activities, negatively affecting normal life performance.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy aimed at addressing or changing a stressor by solving the problem causing the stress.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Lung Fitness

The efficiency and capacity of the lungs to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide, important for overall respiratory health.