Identify interventions that would be effective when assisting a client in making behavior changes that would reduce his health risk factors. Select all that apply
a. Ask the client to follow a plan you wrote for him.
b. Have the client identify two or three goals for change.
c. Help the client to understand the benefits of change.
d. Allow the client to identify available support and resources within the community.
B, C, D
Nurses have been recognized as leaders in health promotion for a long time. The nurse's role is to motivate clients and facilitate change. You will need to help clients to identify goals that are individualized. To create positive change, the client will need to understand the benefits of change, and most will need support to make the change.
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