A nurse is assessing a middle-aged patient's barriers to change in eating habits. Which areas will the nurse assess that are external barriers? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of facilities
b. Lack of materials
c. Lack of knowledge
d. Lack of social supports
e. Lack of short- and long-term goals
ANS: A, B, D
External barriers to change include lack of facilities, materials, and social supports. Internal barriers are lack of knowledge, insufficient skills, and undefined short- and long-term goals.
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