Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 822 of 2368
A client says, "I don't see a problem with how I eat, so there is no reason to change." Which nursing goal is most appropriate for this stage of change?
- Provide a detailed plan with a date to begin the new diet
- Reward the client for each week of the new diet
- Create a plan to prevent relapse after six months
- Raise the client awareness of the risks of the current lifestyle
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Correct answer: Raise the client awareness of the risks of the current lifestyle
This client is in precontemplation. Teaching focuses on raising consciousness about the problem and its risks.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Precontemplation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026