The nurse working with a client to change behavior to maximize health

The nurse working with a client to change behavior to maximize health asked the client to bring his family to the next visit. Which of the following best describes why the nurse wants the family to come with the client?

a. To analyze the family’s beliefs about health
b. To determine the family’s support of the client
c. To establish the family’s communication patterns
d. To evaluate the family’s approval of the proposed changes

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Under the Theory of Reasoned Action, it is assumed that all behavior is determined by intentions, which are determined by attitude toward the behavior and the norms associated with the behavior. That in turn is determined by whether or not important persons approve or disapprove of the behavior. The family’s beliefs about health, support of the client, and communication patterns are irrelevant if the family does not approve of the changes that have been proposed.