The Patient Has Been Overweight for Most of Her Life

question 16

Multiple Choice

The patient has been overweight for most of her life.She has tried dieting in the past and has lost weight,only to regain it when she stopped dieting.She is visiting the weight loss clinic/health club because she has decided to do it.She states that she will join right after the holidays,in 3 months.The nurse recognizes that the patient is in which stage of the change process?

• A) Precontemplation
• B) Contemplation
• C) Preparation
• D) Action

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