The client states that she needs to exercise regularly, watch her weight, and reduce her fat intake. What does this demonstrate about the client?
a. She believes she will have a heart attack.
b. She values health promotion activities.
c. She believes she will not become sick.
d. She has unrealistic expectations for herself.
B
A value is a strong personal belief. It is an ideal that a person or group (such as nurses) strives to uphold. An individual's values reflect cultural, social influences, and personal needs.
A belief is a conviction of the truth of something. The client's statement does not indicate that she has beliefs or fears about having a heart attack.
A belief is a conviction of the truth or reality of something. The client does not state that she be-lieves these health promotion activities will keep her from becoming sick.
These are not unrealistic expectations.
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