Motivational Interviewing (MI) Can Be Used During Brief Encounters

question 9

Multiple Choice

Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used during brief encounters. Which of the following could be addressed during the planning phase of a brief encounter?

• A) The nutrition counselor could recommend changes they feel the client would be successful making.
• B) The nutrition counselor could offer strategies they know will help the client make changes.
• C) The nutrition counselor could discuss how the plan of action will fit into the client's life.
• D) The nutrition counselor could discuss potential barriers and provide the client with ideas on how to address these barriers.
• E) The nutrition counselor could assess the client's confidence to make changes and elicit why the client selected that response.

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Definitions:

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