Which Statement BEST Describes the Effects of Optimism on Health

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the effects of optimism on health?

• A)Optimism directly improves physical,but not psychological,health.
• B)Optimism directly improves physical and psychological health.
• C)Optimism maintains psychological health in the face of a physical health problem.
• D)Optimism promotes psychological health in the absence of a physical health problem.

Recognize and apply behaviors that reflect human respect and privacy in patient care settings.

Provide support and create a healing environment for patients during medical procedures.

Demonstrate encouraging behavior to positively influence patient's emotional well-being.

Understand the significance of nurse's interaction style on patient care and perception of caring.

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Definitions:

Hinduism

A major world religion originating on the Indian subcontinent and comprising several and varied systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual.

Buddhism

A religious and philosophical system founded by Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha") in the 5th century BCE, centering on the pursuit of enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

Steatite Seals

Small carved objects, often from the Indus Valley civilization, made of soft stone (steatite) and used for stamping on clay or sealing documents.

Indus Valley

An ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River basin, known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and agricultural practices.