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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