One advantage of health-risk appraisal instruments is that they
a. Are suitable for all age-groups
b. Accurately reflect an individual's ability to initiate changes in lifestyle
c. Provide support to nurses in counseling individuals about self-care behaviors
d. Emphasize environmental factors
ANS: C
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