The nurse develops a plan in which nursing interventions would be used to reinforce the client's healthy behaviors. Which of the following statements will implement the plan?
1. "How can that stress reduction plan help you at home?"
2. "It sounds like you have made a healthy choice."
3. "When you tried to do that, how well did it work?"
4. "It sounds as though this is very important to you."
ANS: 2
This answer offers a positive response to a client who is trying out new behaviors. Option 1 is challenging. Option 3 is the technique of exploring. Option 4 is the technique of reflecting.
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