The Nurse Working with a Client to Change Behavior to Maximize

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse working with a client to change behavior to maximize health asked the client to bring his family to the next visit. Which of the following best describes why the nurse wants the family to come with the client?

• A) To analyze the family's beliefs about health
• B) To determine the family's support of the client
• C) To establish the family's communication patterns
• D) To evaluate the family's approval of the proposed changes

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Definitions:

Self-Monitors

Individuals who consciously regulate their behavior to adapt to social situations and expectations.

Self-Presentation

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them, especially in social interactions.

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value.

Criticizing Others

The act of expressing disapproval or finding fault in others, often focusing on perceived mistakes or flaws.