The nurse evaluates a client as being past focused. The client most likely demonstrates which of the following characteristics?
a. revering long-standing traditions
b. tending to be disciplined in scheduling and using time
c. living in the "here and now," perceiving time in a linear fashion
d. willing to defer gratification to ensure he can meet a future goal
A
The nurse would evaluate the patient as being past focused, if the patient expresses reverence for long-standing traditions. Individuals who are present focused live in the "here and now," perceiving time in a linear fashion. Those who are future focused are willing to defer gratification to ensure they can meet a future goal and tend to be disciplined in scheduling and using time.
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