A nurse is using the theory of planned behavior when working with a client to change her behavior and improve her health. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. If environmental limitations may prevent the person from acting
b. The availability of needed environmental supports for the client
c. The client's belief about factors that may facilitate or impede the behavior
d. If the suggested behavior is actually the most effective approach
ANS: C
The theory of planned behavior stresses that perceived control is a major factor in whether or not the client performs the behavior. Thus, the nurse needs to understand the client's beliefs about factors that may facilitate or impede the behaviors. Using this theory, the environment is not considered as a major factor in client change, nor is the analysis as to if the behavior is the most effective approach.
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