Health Promotion Differs from Illness Prevention in That Health Promotion

question 11

Multiple Choice

Health promotion differs from illness prevention in that health promotion

• A) addresses identified health problems.
• B) occurs before the identification of disease risk factors.
• C) identifies and ameliorates a health problem.
• D) returns an individual to optimal functioning after an illness.

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Definitions:

Rectally

Pertaining to or administered through the rectum, often used for medications when oral intake is not possible or advised.

Thumb

The first digit of the human hand, positioned opposite the other four fingers and enabling a powerful grip.

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing.

Cheyne-Stokes

A breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation.