A nurse is discussing the difference between mental illness and mental health with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding?

A. Incorrect. Mental health and mental illness are not the same concepts. Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while mental illness refers to specific mental health conditions that significantly affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

B. Incorrect. Mental health and mental illness can both present at any age. Mental health is a broader concept that encompasses overall well-being, while mental illnesses can manifest at various stages of life.

C. Correct. This statement accurately distinguishes between mental health and mental illness. Mental health involves the ability to cope with daily stressors, while mental illness is characterized by disruptions in activities of daily living due to specific mental health conditions.

D. Incorrect. This statement confuses the relationship between mental health and mental illness. Mental health is a broader concept that contributes to overall well-being, while mental illness is a specific condition that may arise due to various factors, including poor mental health.

A. Incorrect. Falling asleep in the chair and refusing to eat lunch is not indicative of tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD is characterized by involuntary movements, not by changes in sleep patterns or appetite.

B. Correct. Grimacing and lip smacking are characteristic movements associated with tardive dyskinesia. TD is a side effect of long-term use of typical antipsychotic medications, and it involves involuntary, repetitive movements, often involving the face and mouth.

C. Incorrect. Excessive salivation and drooling are not specific to tardive dyskinesia. These symptoms may occur due to various reasons, and TD is primarily associated with abnormal, involuntary movements.

D. Incorrect. Experiencing muscle rigidity and tremors is more characteristic of other side effects or conditions, such as extrapyramidal symptoms, but it is not specific to tardive dyskinesia. TD typically involves repetitive, involuntary movements rather than tremors.