When Using the Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change During

question 16

Multiple Choice

When using the Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change during patient teaching, the nurse identifies that the patient who states, "I told my wife that I was going to start exercising, and I think I will join a fitness club," is in the stage of

• A) preparation.
• B) termination.
• C) maintenance.
• D) contemplation.

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Definitions:

Patient Accounts

Refers to the financial records and management of a patient's charges, payments, and balances within a healthcare facility.

Vendors

Businesses or individuals that sell goods and services.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping System

An accounting system where every entry to an account requires a corresponding and opposite entry to a different account, ensuring the accounting equation remains balanced.

Single-Entry System

An accounting method where each financial transaction is recorded only once, either as an expense or income, making it simpler but less comprehensive than double-entry systems.