Upon taking a health history from a patient,the nurse notices the patient uses positive health behaviors.Which behavior did the nurse find?

A) Smokes
B) Eats poorly
C) Has sedentary lifestyle
D) Maintains proper sleep patterns

Positive health behaviors are activities related to maintaining,attaining,or regaining good health and preventing illness.Common positive health behaviors include getting immunizations,maintaining proper sleep patterns,getting adequate exercise,and eating healthy foods.Negative health behaviors include activities that are harmful to health such as smoking,abusing drugs or alcohol,following a poor diet,and refusing to take necessary medications.