A woman tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking,only has a glass of wine with dinner,and has cut down on coffee to four cups a day.What response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting lifestyle changes?

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Praising her for making positive changes is an effective technique for motivating a patient.She still has to identify the risk factors to optimize the results so a discussion with the nurse can facilitate that.Telling her she has to do better is belittling to the patient.She will be less likely to confide in the nurse.The nurse is not acknowledging the efforts that the woman has already accomplished by simply giving her pamphlets.Those accomplishments need to be praised to motivate the woman to continue.Plus before giving written material,the nurse must assess the woman's literacy level.Alcohol and coffee consumption are still major risk factors and need to be addressed in a positive,nonjudgmental manner.

A Woman Tells the Nurse at a Prenatal Interview That