Word parts
What it means
Describes the parts of health that are not purely physical: mood, stress, coping, beliefs, self-image, family, culture, work and community. A psychosocial assessment asks about these. Psychosocial integrity is one of the four main areas of the NCLEX test plan.
For the nurse
Include psychosocial needs in every plan of care: how the client is coping, who supports them, and what worries them about the illness or treatment.
At a glance
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Related terms
psych/o
A word root that means mind.
self-esteem
How much a person values and respects themselves.
coping
The thoughts and actions a person uses to manage stress, problems and strong emotions.
social determinant of health
A condition of the places where people are born, live, learn, work and age that affects their health, such as income, housing and education.