What Role Do Nurses Play in Promoting Physical Health?
Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting physical health through various activities:
- Education: Providing information on healthy lifestyle choices, such as balanced diet and regular exercise. - Preventive Care: Administering vaccines, conducting screenings, and offering counseling on avoiding risk factors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. - Chronic Disease Management: Helping patients manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through medication management, lifestyle modifications, and regular monitoring. - Patient Advocacy: Ensuring patients have access to necessary resources and services to maintain their physical health.
