Persons often point out that smokers choose to light their cigarettes, alcoholics lift the glass to their mouth, and drug addicts inject or ingest their drugs
Which of the following statements best describes why nurses don't simply focus on helping persons who engage in poor health behaviors to behave appropriately?
a. Addicts don't have the willpower to change their behavior.
b. It is too rewarding to continue the behavior for a person to be able to change.
c. Laws and policies must reward good healthy behaviors and punish unhealthy behaviors to help individuals recognize the importance of change.
d. Society must offer healthy choices, offer support, and practice helpful policies.
ANS: D
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