The nurse is working with a client who is obese and reports having a sedentary lifestyle.What is the nurse's first action to promote this client's health?

A) Teach the client how to follow a low-calorie diet.
B) Assist the client in a plan to increase his activity level.
C) Explain the risks associated with the client's weight and lifestyle.
D) Help the client identify goals for promoting health.

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Marwa Bdeir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D , Explanation :  Before instituting any interventions,such as diet teaching,a plan for increasing activity,or discussing risks associated with weight and lifestyle,the nurse must first help the patient identify goals.Most health promotion strategies must be implemented by clients,not by healthcare providers,so the client's goals are essential in planning actions that are likely to be successful.Recall that in the nursing process,interventions are developed on the basis of goals.If the nurse immediately starts teaching about diet and activity,it may be discovered that this patient may not be interested in exercising or increasing activity level.

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