A patient tells the nurse that he plans to stop smoking within the next 6 months. The nurse realizes this patient is in the __________ stage of behavior change
1. Contemplation
2. Precontemplation
3. Preparation
4. Maintenance
Contemplation
Rationale: In the contemplation stage of behavior change, the patient intends to change the behavior in the next 6 months. In precontemplation, the patient does not intend to change the behavior in the near future. In preparation, the patient intends to make the change within the next month. In maintenance, the patient works to prevent a relapse to the previous behavior.
You might also like to view...
The nurse cares for a 10-year-old child brought to the clinic for an annual checkup who is diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia. What is the most common cause of hypercholesterolemia in children?
A) Gender B) Diet C) Familial connection D) Exercise
Complying with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, what would a graduate-level nurse-educator's instruction include?
1. Malpractice insurance coverage 2. Critical care skills 3. Medical diagnosis 4. An area of clinical competence
A 6-month-old infant is admitted with severe dehydration. Effectiveness of therapy is evaluated with which of the following assessment measures? Select all that apply
1. Record intake and output accurately. 2. Daily weights on the same scale, same time, with no clothes 3. Document mucous membrane moisture every shift. 4. Evaluate level of consciousness continuously. 5. Document abdominal girth every shift.
Which statements would the nurse make when discussing age-related changes in the hematologic system? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "When you are past middle age, your hemoglobin levels will be slightly lower than when you were younger.". 2. "You have less red marrow than when you were younger, but will still have this important component even into old age.". 3. "As you continue to age, we will see big differences in your blood cell counts on lab tests.". 4. "You may not respond to immunizations as well because of changes in your cells related to the immune response.". 5. "It may take your body longer to return to the normal amount of blood cells if you are injured or get sick.".