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A nurse is interacting with a client who has a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus. The client has attended multiple workshops
about. managing their condition but still has an A1C of 9 and
admits to not using the meal plans to help with nutritional needs.
Which of the following could the nurse at the community-based
clinic do first to assist the client in adhering to the medical
regimen?
a. ask the client to discuss what barriers they perceive that prevent
compliance
b. refer the client to the diabetic educator for more instructions
c. ask the case manager for community resources for programs like
Meals on Wheels
d. assess the client's neighborhood to see if there is access to fruits
and vegetables -
correct answer ✅a. Ask the client to discuss what barriers they
perceive that prevent compliance
Rationale: While all of the other options may be interventions that
could be used to encourage compliance, the nurse does not have
enough data to determine the next course of action. More
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assessment on the reasons for possible noncompliance is needed
before anything else can be done.
A client asks a nurse to help identify resources for a weight loss
plan the client is developing. Which of the following theoretical
frameworks might the nurse use in this situation?
a. Health Belief Model
b. Transtheoretical Model
c. Social Cognitive Theory
d. Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior -
correct answer ✅b. Transtheoretical Model
Rationale: This model is good for formulating individualized plans
for change towards healthier behaviors.
Which of the following health promotion initiatives were launched
to implement interventions for better overall health in the U.S.?
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a. Paris Agreement
b. Healthy People 2030
c. Sustainable Development Goals
d. Tennessee Valley Authority -
correct answer ✅b. Healthy People 2030
Rationale: The Healthy People initiative was launched in 1980 to
help the United States set goals for a healthier society.
A client who is int he maintenance phase of the Transtheoretical
Model's Stages of Change admits to not following their diet plan
after binging on salty and sugary snacks the past weekend. Which
of the following questions should the nurse ask the client next?
a. "How does that make you feel?"
b. "Why did you do that?"
c. "Did you call someone from your support group before eating the
snacks?"