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The nurse works to assist the client in increasing compliance in self-care. This can BEST be accomplished by:
 
  a. telling the client what to do to improve overall health
  b. helping the client understand why a specific action has been recommended
  c. explaining to the client what will happen if specific actions are not performed
  d. asking the health care provider to tell the client the overall plan of care

Question 2

Which of these methods can a nurse recommend that individuals use to reduce their risk of infection?
 
  a. eating a balanced diet c. limiting immunization to children
  b. limiting exercise d. taking antibiotics prophylactically



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Answer to Question 1

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Nurses assist clients in recognizing how their own actions can prevent many of the conditions that cause illness. The nurse increases the prospect of client compliance in self-care by helping the client understand why a specific action has been recommended.

Answer to Question 2

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Breaking the link between host and agent involves reducing risks of developing infection or eliminating infection before it begins, using client measures such as proper nutrition, exercise, and immunization.




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