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craiczarry

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is assessing a patient's stage of behavioral change. Which statement by the patient will indicate to the nurse that the patient is in the preparation stage?
 
  a. I started to exercise regularly, but it didn't last long. I'll probably try again in a few weeks.
  b. I have a problem, and I really think I need to work on it.
  c. I am really working hard to stop smoking.
  d. There is nothing that I really need to change.

Question 2

A nurse needs to begin teaching about crutch walking with a 14-year-old patient. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Motivate the patient to comply with the use of crutches.
  b. Prevent diseases and learn good health promotion activities for crutch walking.
  c. Allow the entire health care team to give the patient a variety of strategies for crutch walking.
  d. Determine the patient's level of knowledge and perception of the learning needed for crutch walking.


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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I started to exercise regularly, but it didn't last long. I'll probably try again in a few weeks is the preparation stage. I have a problem, and I really think I need to work on it is the contemplation stage. I am really working hard to stop smoking is the action stage. There is nothing that I really need to change is the precontemplation stage.

Answer to Question 2

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Determining a patient's level of knowledge is the first step. Assess the patient's level of knowledge, intellectual skills, and literacy level before beginning a teaching plan. The first step is not to motivate a patient. A patient's motivation to learn is an important factor; however, a patient's motivation helps to determine if the patient is prepared and willing to learn, not what needs to be taught. Health education is not focused on disease prevention as a primary goal, but on assisting patients to achieve optimal levels of health. Although the entire health care team may be involved with patient education, the educator must select the appropriate teaching strategy for the patient's ability to learn.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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