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Question 1 of 5

A client asks a nurse to help identify resources for a weight loss plan the client is developing. Which of the following theoretical frameworks might the nurse use in this situation?

A. Health Belief Model

B. Transtheoretical Model

C. Social Cognitive Theory

D. Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Transtheoretical Model

Question 2 of 5

Youareassessingan80-year-oldpatientwhohaspresentedbecauseofanunintendedweightlossof10 poundsoverthepast8weeks.Duringtheassessment,youlearnthatthepatienthasill-fittingdentures andalimitedintakeofhigh-fiberfoods.Youwouldbeawarethatthepatientisatriskforwhatproblem?

A. Constipation

B. Deficient fluid volume

C. Malabsorption of nutrients

D. Excessive intake of convenience foods Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 15e 89

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Malabsorption of nutrients

Question 3 of 5

An89-year-oldmalepatientiswheelchairboundfollowingahemorrhagicstrokeandhasbeenlivingin N anursinghomesinceleavingthehospital.Hereturnstotheadjacentprimarycareclinicbywheelchair forfollow-upcareofhypertensionandotherhealthproblems.Thenursewouldmodifyhishealthhistory toincludewhichquestion?

A. Tell me about your medications: How do you usually get them each day?

B. Tell me about where you live: Do you feel your needs are being met, and do you feel safe?

C. What limitations are you dealing with related to your health and being in a wheelchair? Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 15e 91

D. How do you deal with that?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What limitations are you dealing with related to your health and being in a wheelchair? Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 15e 91

Question 4 of 5

A client reports that the initial exercise regimen in their weight loss program was ineffective, but that they have seen positive results since adopting a friend's regimen. Which of the following theories explains the client's change?

A. Health Belief Model

B. Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior

C. Transtheoretical Model

D. Social Cognitive Theory

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Social Cognitive Theory

Question 5 of 5

Apatienthasanewlydiagnosedheartmurmur.Duringthenursessubsequenthealtheducation,heasks ifhuecanlistentoit.Whatwouldbethenursesbestresponse?

A. Listeningtothebodyiscalledauscultation.Itisdonewiththediaphragm,anditrequiresatrained N eartohearamurmur.

B. Listening is called palpation, and I would be glad to help you to palpate your murmur.

C. Heart murmurs are pathologic and may require surgery. If you would like to listen to your murmur, I can provide you with instruction.

D. If you would like to listen to your murmur, Id be glad to help you and to show you how to use a

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Listeningtothebodyiscalledauscultation.Itisdonewiththediaphragm,anditrequiresatrained N eartohearamurmur.

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