Author Question: A nurse is teaching the staff about the stages of change. Which information should the nurse include ... (Read 83 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is teaching the staff about the stages of change. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

a. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
b. Contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, postmaintenance
c. Contemplation, procrastination, preparation, action, maintenance
d. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, engagement

Question 2

A registered nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?

a. A 44-year-old woman 1 day postoperative
b. A 64-year-old man who had a stroke 2 days ago
c. A 56-year-old woman with an acute asthma attack
d. A 67-year-old man with a fractured hip

dajones82 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance are the five phases of change. Postmaintenance, procrastination, and engagement are not included in the five stages of change.

Answer to Question 2

C
An acute asthma attack is a disruption in oxygen and must be addressed first. According to Maslow, meet the patient's physiological needs such as oxygen, food, water, sleep, and elimination first. After meeting the physiological needs, meet the patient's higher-level needs of safety, security, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. A postoperative patient, a stroke, and a fractured hip are not as important as an acute asthma attack.