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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