A nurse is using the HBM when developing health programs in the community. Which of the following is the nurse most likely involved in?
a. Conducting group risk appraisal and risk reduction
b. Considering the factors that will motivate the participants to change their health be-haviors
c. Completing a community wellness inven-tory
d. Considering legislative changes that are necessary to improve environmental living conditions and sanitation
ANS: B
The HBM can assist with planning programs to increase an individual's motivation to take posi-tive health action. The model contains six components that attempt to determine what motivates an individual to adopt a health behavior. Conducting a group risk appraisal and risk reduction, completing a community wellness inventory, and considering legislative changes do not address an individual's motivation to adopt a health behavior.
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