When admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit,the nurse asks the client about cultural issues.The nurse is demonstrating use of the concept of

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The concept of environment includes all cultural,developmental,and social determinants that influence a client's health perceptions and behavior.A person is defined as the recipient of nursing care,having unique bio-psycho-social and spiritual dimensions.The word health derives from the word whole.Health is a multidimensional concept,having physical,psychological,sociocultural,developmental,and spiritual characteristics.The World Health Organization (WHO,1946)defines health as "a state of complete physical,mental,social well-being,not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Nursing includes the promotion of health,prevention of illness,and the care of ill,disabled,and dying people.

When Admitting a Client to the Medical-Surgical Unit,the Nurse Asks