Your Client Was Recently Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your client was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She stated she only came to the nutrition counseling appointment because her doctor "forced her" to come. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to employ first?

• A) Raise awareness of the benefits of changing and diet options.
• B) Raise awareness of the health problem and diet options.
• C) Praise positive behaviors.
• D) Negotiate a specific plan of action.
• E) Explore ambivalence by examining the pros and cons.

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