Which Statement by the Nurse Is Most Likely to Help

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse is most likely to help a morbidly obese 22-year-old man in losing weight on a 1000-calorie diet?

• A) "It will be necessary to change lifestyle habits permanently to maintain weight loss."
• B) "You will decrease your risk for future health problems such as diabetes by losing weight now."
• C) "You are likely to notice changes in how you feel with just a few weeks of diet and exercise."
• D) "Most of the weight that you lose during the first weeks of dieting is water weight rather than fat."

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by needs, desires, and ambitions.

Performance

Refers to how well an individual or organization completes tasks and achieves goals, often measured against pre-determined standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological distress felt when an individual simultaneously possesses conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Inconsistency

The state of being inconsistent or not remaining the same throughout, often leading to confusion or unpredictability.