When using the Transtheoretical Model of Health Behaviour Change during client teaching, the nurse identifies that the client who states, "I told my wife that I was going to start exercising, and I think I will join a fitness club," is in which of the following stages?
A)Preparation
B)Termination
C)Maintenance
D)Contemplation

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The client's statement indicating that the plan for change is being shared with someone else indicates that the preparation stage has been achieved. Contemplation of a change would be indicated by a statement like "I know I should exercise." Maintenance of a change occurs when the client practises the behaviour regularly. Termination would be indicated when the change is a permanent part of the lifestyle.

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