A nurse educator is teaching the concept of health to a group of nursing students. Which of the following statements by a nursing student indicates understanding of the teaching?

A. While physiological balance (homeostasis) is an important aspect of health, defining health solely as the body’s physical balance is too narrow. Health encompasses more than just physical functioning and does not fully address mental, emotional, or social aspects. B. Modern concepts of health view the mind and body as interconnected, not independent. Mental, emotional, and physical health influence each other, and holistic care recognizes this integration rather than separation. C. This statement reflects the holistic definition of health, which includes physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” which aligns with the student’s understanding.