Intentional Behaviors to Circumvent Illness, Detect It Early, and Maintain

question 22

Multiple Choice

Intentional behaviors to circumvent illness, detect it early, and maintain the best possible level of mental and physiologic function within the boundaries of illness describe:

• A) health promotion.
• B) self-actualization.
• C) health protection.
• D) self-transcendence.

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Definitions:

Alopecia

Partial or complete loss of hair; baldness.

Edentulous

A condition characterized by the lack of teeth in an individual's mouth, which can affect their ability to eat and speak.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior, leading to impairment in daily functioning.

Oral Cavity

The mouth or the hollow space inside the mouth, including structures such as the lips, tongue, teeth, gums, and the beginning of the throat, important for speech, eating, and breathing.