Which client would be the best candidate for a nurse to use ...

[james9437]

Which client would be the best candidate for a nurse to use motivational interviewing?
 
  A) a 38-year-old male training to walk a half-marathon
  B) a 44-year-old female who brought a food log to weight loss counseling
  C) a 66-year-old male who is showing improvement in range of motion
  D) a 28-year-old female with elevated blood glucose for 8 months

Question 2

The largest growing population of individuals over 65 years in both the United States and Canada is
 
  A) 65 to 70 years
  B) 70 to 79 years
  C) 80 to 84 years
  D) 85 years and older

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Clients who are working on improving their health and physical condition are motivated. If a client has not shown positive changes in months, motivational interviewing may be helpful to find ways to help the client become involved with making lifestyle changes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
In 2002, the number of people 65 to 74 years was eight times larger than in 1900, the number of people 75 to 84 years was more than 16 times larger, and the number of people 85 years or older was 38 times larger.