The nurse is assessing an older client's health status. Which comments, made by the client, would indicate that the client's health beliefs are based on the perceived importance of taking action to promote health? Select all that apply.
1. "I should get a physical every year so I can stay healthy."
2. "I know that choosing to eat healthy or not will affect my health now and later on."
3. "I know if I go for walks on a regular basis, I am less likely to have a health problem."
4. "I understand if I continue to go to church and spend time with friends, I will feel less lonely."
5. "I understand if I stop drinking alcohol, I will decrease my chance of liver disease and other health issues."
3. "I know if I go for walks on a regular basis, I am less likely to have a health problem."
4. "I understand if I continue to go to church and spend time with friends, I will feel less lonely."
Explanation: 1. This statement indicates the health belief based on the perceived control of health outcome.
2. This statement is based on the health belief of perceived internal control of action.
3. This statement indicates the client's health beliefs are based on the perceived importance of taking action.
4. This statement indicates the client's health beliefs are based on the perceived importance of taking action.
5. This statement indicates the client's health beliefs are based on the perceived reduction of threat from action.
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