The nurse is teaching a clinic patient about hypertension. Which statement by the patient suggests that he is present-oriented?
a. "I know I need to lose weight; I'll have to begin an exercise program right away."
b. "If I change my diet and begin exercising, maybe I can control my blood pressure without medications."
c. "I know I need to give up foods that contain a lot of salt, but with teenagers in the house it is very difficult."
d. "I will reduce the amount of calories, salt, and fat that I eat; I certainly do not want to have a stroke."
C
Knowing an action is needed, but giving reasons for not beginning it "just now" shows a focus on the present. The patient knows that he should reduce his sodium intake, but his present situation is preventing him from doing so. Therefore, he is disregarding the impact consuming sodium might have on his future. The other responses are future-oriented because they indicate that the patient is planning lifestyle changes that will affect his future.
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