The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient. What is the most important role of the nurse in promoting health for a patient?
a. Changing the patient's habits
b. Teaching healthful lifestyle practices
c. Performing a health risk assessment
d. Discussing poor health habits
ANS: B
Teaching educates and empowers others to perform actions to maintain their own health.
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