A client tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking, only has a glass of wine with dinner, and has cut down on coffee to four cups a day. What response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a lifestyle change?
a. "You have made some good progress toward having a healthy baby. Let's talk about the changes you have made."
b. "You need to do a lot better than that. You are still hurting your baby."
c. "Here are some pamphlets for you to study. They will help you to find more ways to improve."
d. "Those few things won't cause any trouble. Good for you."
A
Praising her for making positive changes is an effective technique for motivating a client. She still has risk factors to change for optimal outcome, and a gentle maneuver to help her see these for herself will be most likely to succeed.
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