Introduction
Family members engage in a vast range of activities with an aim to promote health and prevent diseases. These activities tend to differ from one family to the other. Health care providers play a valuable role in promoting the health of the people in the community. Nurses are able to give recommendations on the most appropriate disease prevention strategies. It is upon individual family members to put these recommendations into practice. Health maintenance activities are carried out in families based on the health perception of members. Members make choices which are influenced by culture, values, beliefs, practices, and priorities. To comprehend and establish a beneficial health promotion strategy for families, Cox (2013) states …show more content…
They state, "health has become a priority and we have made necessary changes due to obesity, sleep apnea, and heart problems." The family has established some beliefs and values to guide them in their day-to-day activities. Some behaviors have been identified that may become challenging in the future. The family takes care of each other; they do not seek timely interventions when they experience health challenges. There is a tendency of seeking medical attention only when an emergency arises. The father occasionally smokes; other family members do not engage in risky health behaviors. No case of alcohol and drug abuse within the family. The mother has been prescribed medications for hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and told to change the family's …show more content…
As a health promotion strategy, she was advised to comply with the food restrictions recommended by the physician. The family follows a low-sodium, low-carb and low-fat diet. Following a healthy diet helps keep cholesterol under control and assist with weight loss. The family, including the children, are a part of the planning and food preparation. Having to deal with a stretched schedule disrupts the eating plan for the family. The family is committed to strict nutritional modifications. It is practical that the family keeps a heart healthy diet to address health related issues.
Elimination Pattern
In respect to proper elimination, several negative attributes were identified. Some members experience occasional constipation. They do not use laxatives, they correct constipation by increasing fiber, drinking more water and other home remedies. Members of the Ford family have daily bowel movements. The family is able to recognize that lack of exercise, diet, and water intake all contribute to bowel elimination problems. No one in the family has had urinary infections or any other urinary problems.
Activity-Exercise
Family members engage in a vast range of activities with an aim to promote health and prevent diseases. These activities tend to differ from one family to the other. Health care providers play a valuable role in promoting the health of the people in the community. Nurses are able to give recommendations on the most appropriate disease prevention strategies. It is upon individual family members to put these recommendations into practice. Health maintenance activities are carried out in families based on the health perception of members. Members make choices which are influenced by culture, values, beliefs, practices, and priorities. To comprehend and establish a beneficial health promotion strategy for families, Cox (2013) states …show more content…
They state, "health has become a priority and we have made necessary changes due to obesity, sleep apnea, and heart problems." The family has established some beliefs and values to guide them in their day-to-day activities. Some behaviors have been identified that may become challenging in the future. The family takes care of each other; they do not seek timely interventions when they experience health challenges. There is a tendency of seeking medical attention only when an emergency arises. The father occasionally smokes; other family members do not engage in risky health behaviors. No case of alcohol and drug abuse within the family. The mother has been prescribed medications for hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and told to change the family's …show more content…
As a health promotion strategy, she was advised to comply with the food restrictions recommended by the physician. The family follows a low-sodium, low-carb and low-fat diet. Following a healthy diet helps keep cholesterol under control and assist with weight loss. The family, including the children, are a part of the planning and food preparation. Having to deal with a stretched schedule disrupts the eating plan for the family. The family is committed to strict nutritional modifications. It is practical that the family keeps a heart healthy diet to address health related issues.
Elimination Pattern
In respect to proper elimination, several negative attributes were identified. Some members experience occasional constipation. They do not use laxatives, they correct constipation by increasing fiber, drinking more water and other home remedies. Members of the Ford family have daily bowel movements. The family is able to recognize that lack of exercise, diet, and water intake all contribute to bowel elimination problems. No one in the family has had urinary infections or any other urinary problems.
Activity-Exercise