The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Client's Health Status

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing an older client's health status. Which comments, made by the client, would indicate that the client's health beliefs are based on the perceived importance of taking action to promote health? Select all that apply.

• A) "I should get a physical every year so I can stay healthy."
• B) "I know that choosing to eat healthy or not will affect my health now and later on."
• C) "I know if I go for walks on a regular basis, I am less likely to have a health problem."
• D) "I understand if I continue to go to church and spend time with friends, I will feel less lonely."
• E) "I understand if I stop drinking alcohol, I will decrease my chance of liver disease and other health issues."

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Definitions:

Reciprocity Principle

A social norm suggesting that people should respond to others' actions with similar actions, leading to positive social exchanges.

Minimax Principle

A strategy in decision-making and game theory aimed at minimizing potential losses while maximizing potential gains.

Similarity Principle

The psychological theory that people are attracted to others who are similar to themselves in various aspects.

Tend-And-Befriend Responses

A behavior exhibited under stress, especially by females, to seek out social alliances and nurture rather than engage in fight or flight.