Answer Key for Workbook for Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition

Activity D 1. The major difference between illness and disease is that illness is highly individual and personal, whereas disease is something more definitive and measurable. For example, a client with arthritis presents with distinct pathologic changes associated with the disease. A person, however, may or may not be ill with arthritis. The degree of pain, suffering, and immobility varies from person to person. 2. Health maintenance refers to protecting one’s current level of health by preventing illness or deterioration, such as by complying with medication regimens, being screened for diseases such as breast cancer or colon cancer, or practicing safe sex. Health promotion refers to engaging in strategies to enhance health such as eating a diet high in grains and complex carbohydrates, exercising regularly, balancing work with leisure activities, and practicing stress-reduction techniques