An older patient is overwhelmed at the number of lifestyle changes needed to manage newly diagnosed cardiovascular disease.What action by the nurse will reduce this barrier to teaching?
A)Tell the patient even tiny changes over time make a big difference.
B)Tell the patient that smoking is the biggest risk factor and needs to stop.
C)Help the patient choose a change and incorporate it into daily life.
D)Educate the patient on the consequences of not making changes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Although it is true that small changes over time have a great impact,the nurse needs to do more by helping the patient choose a small change to implement.The nurse should help the patient work on the risk factor he or she is most willing to change.Education is important,but it will not enable the patient to make changes.

An Older Patient Is Overwhelmed at the Number of Lifestyle