A community health nurse is applying the normative–reductive strategy of change when working with clients. In doing so, the nurse engages them into changing their behavior in addition to providing education, based on which assumption?
A) Information alone is not enough, and behaviors change through persuasion.
B) Compliance by the client system will occur through the use of power to effect change.
C) People are rational and will adopt a new practice because it is in their best interest.
D) The clients can assume a high degree of responsibility for their own help.
Ans: A
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