Motivational Interviewing (MI) Can Be Used During Brief Encounters

question 8

Multiple Choice

Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used during brief encounters. What is true of the engaging phase during a brief encounter?

• A) Since the encounter is brief, limited time should be dedicated to building a trusting relationship.
• B) Since the encounter is brief, the nutrition counselor should offer advice early on in the session.
• C) Since the encounter is brief, the nutrition counselor does not need to summarize the agenda and time allotted for the session.
• D) For brief encounters, the goal may be to encourage a client to think about changing health behaviors and to accept a referral.
• E) MI should not be employed in brief encounters since brief interventions do not allow for the full development of this approach.

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