A middle-aged male client with diabetes continues to eat an abundance of foods that are high in sugar and fat. According to the Health Belief Model, which event is most likely to increase the client's willingness to become compliant with the prescribed diet?
A) He visits his diabetic brother who just had surgery to amputate an infected foot.
B) He is provided with the most current information about the dangers of untreated diabetes.
C) He comments on the community service announcements about preventing complications associated with diabetes.
D) His wife expresses a sincere willingness to prepare meals that are within his prescribed diet.
Answer: A) He visits his diabetic brother who just had surgery to amputate an infected foot.
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