It is a process integral to nursing practice. It is a collaborative process used by nurses when working with clients, colleagues, members of the health care team, civic organizations, and policy makers. 3. Environment . Biological environments are organic, non-human entities such as pollutants, infective agents, nutrients, and ecology. Physical environments are the inorganic, non-human entities such as water, chemical components, topography, atmosphere, and geography.
Health is a fluid, dynamic experience of clients.
Time is a unit of measure with prospective and retrospective dimensions. It is a unique entity for all peoples and affects and is affected by histories, development, environment, and health. Prospective time conveys an appreciation for the future. Retrospective time conveys an appreciation for the past.