After Discussing Reasonable Weight Loss Goals with a Client, the Nurse

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Multiple Choice

After discussing reasonable weight loss goals with a client, the nurse would see the need for further teaching with the client's statement

• A) "I will limit my intake to 500 calories a day."
• B) "I will try to eat very slowly."
• C) "I'll try to pick foods from all five food groups."
• D) "It's important to begin a regular exercise program."

Understand the stages of grief and the process of bereavement.

Identify effective coping mechanisms for dealing with the death of a loved one.

Describe the role of social support systems in the grieving process.

Assess the validity of Jacobs' stage theory of grief based on empirical studies.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group and seeks to achieve consensus.

Delphi Technique

A method for gathering expert opinions and achieving consensus through a series of structured questionnaires, often used in forecasting and decision-making.

Specific Performance Objectives

Explicitly stated targets or goals that are intended to be achieved within a certain timeframe, often used to measure work performance.