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Mr.Thesaxman

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A nurse is working with a client during a smoking cessation program. The client has developed an action plan for smoking cessation, but has not yet implemented it. Which stage of change is the client experiencing?
 
  a. Precontemplation
  b. Contemplation
  c. Preparation
  d. Action

Question 2

A woman has attended a weight reduction program for a year and lost 75 pounds. She now attends weekly meetings to keep the weight off. Which term best describes this example?
 
  a. Health promotion
  b. Illness prevention
  c. Health maintenance
  d. Health protection


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Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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During preparation, the individual is prepared for action and may reduce the problem behavior but has not taken effective action yet.

Answer to Question 2

C
The woman's weight is being maintained through attending the weight reduction program. Health maintenance focuses on keeping a current state of health.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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