You Are Employing Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a Client Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are employing Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a client who is ambivalent to eat more home-prepared meals. What could you say or ask this client that aligns with the spirit of MI?

• A) Why do you eat out so much?
• B) You should eat at home more because your meals will be healthier.
• C) What are the pros and cons of eating more meals at home?
• D) I understand how you feel. I eat out a lot, too.
• E) You need to eat at home more. Home prepared meals are less in calories, fat, and sodium.

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