The Nurse Is Counseling an Overweight Young Man on Entry

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is counseling an overweight young man on entry into a weight reduction and exercise program. The nurse is aware that the client is most likely to begin and maintain the program if he

• A) can envision himself as thinner.
• B) feels competent about making the change.
• C) has read about the program.
• D) is aware of being overweight.

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Definitions:

Sample

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Survey

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Statistical Method

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