Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a client who is concerned about her tobacco smoking habits and is in the contemplation stage of health behavior change. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during this stage?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Present information about the benefits of quitting smoking.
Rationale:
🔹The contemplation stage is the second phase of the Transtheoretical Model of Change, where the individual is aware of a problem and seriously considering change but has not yet committed to taking action.
🔹During this stage, clients benefit from nonjudgmental support, education, and motivation.
🔹Presenting evidence-based information about the risks of smoking and the benefits of cessation can increase the client’s motivation and help move them toward the preparation or action stage.
🔹The nurse should avoid pushing for immediate change but instead focus on building awareness and confidence in the client’s ability to change.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4