The patient has quit smoking and has been smoke free for the past 2 years. Of the following stages, which best fits her current stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance
D
These stages range from no intention to change (precontemplation), to considering a change within the next 6 months (contemplation), to making small changes (preparation), to actively engaging in strategies to change behavior (action), to maintaining a changed behavior (maintenance). Because she has been smoke free for 2 years, she is in the maintenance stage.
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A) Avoiding political involvement in issues B) Working with schools to reduce the dropout rate C) Organizing task forces to raise community awareness D) Holding community meetings to identify needs
Which statement is true about the care of the toddler's teeth?
a. Because deciduous teeth are not permanent, they are not important to the child. b. Children can be encouraged to brush their teeth after the teeth have been thoroughly cleaned by the parent. c. Secondary tooth eruption begins at 4 to 5 years of age. d. Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when the secondary teeth erupt.
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a. products, sales, and revenue generation. b. job satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity. c. economic constraints, customer base, and sales. d. machine-like or assembly line work process.
A nurse assessing an elderly patient for depression and suicide potential should include questions about mood as well as: (select all that apply)
a. anhedonia. b. increased appetite. c. sleep pattern changes. d. evidence of grandiosity. e. increased concerns with bodily functions.