After the nurse implements diet instruction for a patient with heart disease, the patient can explain the information but fails to make the recommended dietary changes. The nurse's evaluation is that

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Although the patient behavior has not changed, the patient's ability to explain the information indicates that learning has occurred and the patient is choosing at this time to continue with the previous diet. The patient may be in the contemplation or preparation state in the Transtheoretical Model. The nurse should reinforce the need for change and continue to provide information and assistance with planning for change.

After the Nurse Implements Diet Instruction for a Patient with Heart