A nurse is teaching the staff about the stages of change. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
b. Contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, postmaintenance
c. Contemplation, procrastination, preparation, action, maintenance
d. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, engagement
A
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance are the five phases of change. Postmaintenance, procrastination, and engagement are not included in the five stages of change.
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