A client visits the wound clinic for treatment of an infected nonheali

QUESTION

A client visits the wound clinic for treatment of an infected nonhealing leg ulcer. The nurse recognizes the client is in the precontemplation stage of change. When interacting with this client, the nurse should

a. provide the client with informational feedback to raise awareness of the health problem and health risks involved.
b. allow open discussion related to the pros and cons of changing the client’s current behavior.
c. assist the client in justifying a positive commitment toward making healthier lifestyle changes.
d. assist the client in choosing the best course of action to take in resolving the current problem.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
In the precontemplation stage of change, a suggested approach is to raise doubt by giving informational feedback to raise awareness of a problem and health risks.