A Nutritionist Is Providing Information to a Client About Making

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nutritionist is providing information to a client about making changes in her diet. The client is resistant to change and says, "I don't think I could follow that kind of diet." Which response from the nutritionist would be most appropriate to confront this client?

• A) "I think you would like help, but you don't want to do the work to change."
• B) "I could help you if you would let me, but you don't seem to want my help."
• C) "You say you want to change, but you are not willing to try."
• D) "This is not unreasonable; if you tried harder, it wouldn't be so bad."
• E) "You are saying you would like help, and I would like to help you if I can."

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