A Nurse Is Using the Health Belief Model to Help

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the health belief model to help a client improve lifestyle choices. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Conduct an ongoing public information campaign to motivate people to take action
• B) Emphasize how important it is to change behavior immediately
• C) Examine the individual's perceptions of his or her health in relation to current lifestyle behavior choices
• D) Review how lifestyle changes can reduce risk and improve the client's life
• E) Share statistics regarding the probability of health problems and their seriousness if action is not taken
• F) Use communication channels to send reminders of action currently needed

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Definitions:

Easy-Going

A personality trait characterized by a relaxed, tolerant attitude and low levels of stress and worry.

Even-Tempered

Being even-tempered describes an individual who is usually calm and does not easily get angry or upset.

Depression

A condition affecting mental well-being, defined by an ongoing low mood or disinterest in pursuits, leading to major difficulties in everyday activities.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.