ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 II Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a client who is concerned about her tobacco smoking habits and is in the contemplation stage of health behavior change. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during this stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Present information about the benefits of quitting smoking. During the contemplation stage of health behavior change, the client is considering making a change but may still have ambivalence. Providing information about the benefits of quitting smoking can help the client explore the advantages of changing their behavior. This can help increase the client's motivation and readiness to move towards action.
A: Recommend small changes for the client to make to change her behavior over time - This may be more suitable for the preparation or action stages, not contemplation.
B: Assist the client in setting goals to make the change - Goal-setting is more appropriate for the preparation or action stages.
C: Develop a plan for the client to integrate the change into her lifestyle - Planning typically occurs in the preparation stage when the client is ready to take action.
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