A Patient Wants to Add an Exercise Program to Their

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient wants to add an exercise program to their daily regimen. At this stage of change, what are some appropriate interventions the nurse should consider? Select all that apply.

• A) Identify and assist in problem solving.
• B) Help the patient identify social support for the change.
• C) Identify and promote new, positive outcome expectations.
• D) Verify skills the patient possesses to assist in making a change.
• E) Encourage and provide feedback on small steps toward change.

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Definitions:

Samples

Small quantities or instances of a product or material used for testing, evaluation, or demonstration purposes to gauge its characteristics or the population’s response.

Controlled Experiments

A research method where variables are manipulated to observe the effect on a dependent variable, often used to establish causal relationships.

Product Samples

Small quantities of a product given away for free to customers for the purpose of trial and evaluation.

Consumer Purchase Tests

Evaluations where consumers are asked to use and assess the value or utility of a product before it is widely marketed.