A Patient Visits the Wound Clinic for Treatment of an Infected

A patient visits the wound clinic for treatment of an infected non-healing leg ulcer. The nurse recognizes the patient is in the precontemplation stage of change. When interacting with this patient, the nurse should include which intervention?

A) Providing the patient with informational feedback to raise awareness of the health problem and health risks involved.
B) Allowing open discussion related to the pros and cons of changing the patient's current behavior towards wound healing.
C) Assisting the patient in justifying a positive commitment toward making healthier lifestyle changes.
D) Helping the patient in choosing the best course of action to take in resolving the current problem.