The nurse has developed a plan in which nursing interventions are used to reinforce the patient's healthy behaviors. Which statement by the nurse will positively reinforce the pa-tient's efforts regarding the plan?
a. "How can a stress reduction plan help you at home?"
b. "It sounds like you have the incentive to make healthy choices."
c. "When you tried to follow the plan, how well did it work for you?"
d. "It sounds as though making healthy choices is very important to you."
ANS: B
This answer offers a positive response to a patient who is trying out new behaviors. This nursing response will serve to encourage the patient's efforts. The remaining options do not provide positive reinforcement but rather are attempts to gather more information or clarify the patient's motivation to change.
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