A nurse will know that teaching to increase self-care is effective when a female patient makes which of the following comments?
1. "I'll do whatever you say; you're the nurse.".
2. "I don't think I can quit smoking.".
3. "I exercise for 30 minutes 3 days a week.".
4. "What do you think I should do?"
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1. Incorrect. Doing is different from comprehension. The goal of teaching about self-care is for the patient to understand the factors associated with her care. Generally, an understanding of self-care practices increases the chances of patients practicing healthy behaviors.
2. Incorrect. Smoking is only one behavior associated with self-care in pregnancy. Addi-tionally, the goal is for the patient to seek self-care health behaviors, not discount them.
3. Correct. This statement indicates the patient's willing participation and understanding of healthy self-care behaviors.
4. Incorrect. The patient's question indicates that she does not understand what measures she can take to increase her level of self-care.
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