When Working with Patients on Changing Health-Related Behaviors, the Nurse

question 31

Multiple Choice

When working with patients on changing health-related behaviors, the nurse understands that the first priority is to:

• A) assess the patient's knowledge about the behavior.
• B) determine how motivated the patient is to change.
• C) establish a collaborative relationship with the patient.
• D) plan interventions and set goals for behavior change.

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Definitions:

Liability

A financial obligation or responsibility that an individual or entity owes to another, which is required to be settled in the future.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to hold in reserve and not lend out.

Checkable Deposits

Bank account balances that can be easily withdrawn or used for payments through checks, debit cards, or electronic transfers.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over others.