The Nurse Is Assessing Factors That Determine or Influence Whether

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing factors that determine or influence whether disease or other unhealthy events will occur. What is the process of assessing for these factors called?

• A) Risk reduction
• B) Risk appraisal
• C) Risk factors
• D) Life-event risk

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Definitions:

Major Life Stressor

Significant events or changes in one's life that cause a high level of stress, potentially impacting mental and physical health.

Stressors

External or internal stimuli that cause stress, requiring an individual to adapt or respond, potentially affecting health and well-being.

Biopsychosocial Model

A holistic approach to understanding health and illness, considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects among others.