When Working with Patients on Changing Health-Related Behaviors, the Nurse

question 31

Multiple Choice

When working with patients on changing health-related behaviors, the nurse understands that the first priority is to:

• A) assess the patient's knowledge about the behavior.
• B) determine how motivated the patient is to change.
• C) establish a collaborative relationship with the patient.
• D) plan interventions and set goals for behavior change.

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Definitions:

Case-Control

A study design used in epidemiology to identify factors that may contribute to a health outcome by comparing individuals with a disease or outcome of interest (cases) to individuals without the disease or outcome (controls).

Cross-Sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population at one specific point in time.

Cohort

A group of individuals sharing a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often observed over time in research to identify patterns and outcomes.

Prospective Cohort

A study design where a group of individuals is followed over time to observe outcomes relative to exposure to certain risk factors.