The nurse is working in a weight control program and realizes that most of the participants want to lose weight, but they are unable to because of the difficulties involved in stopping an addictive behavior. This best demonstrates the theory of:
1. Processing.
2. Delineation.
3. Implementation.
4. Cause and effect.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. The theory of cause and effect suggests that although many participants wish to lose weight, they are unable to do so because of the difficulties involved in stopping an addictive behavior. Implementing a health program involves several considerations. These include getting the plan accepted, performing the tasks involved in implementing the program, and using strategies that foster implementation of the program as planned. Processing and delineation are not program theories.
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