NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is during this phase that an individual intends to take action within the next month and has taken steps toward behavior change
A
action phase
B
contemplation phase
C
maintenance phase
D
preparation phase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Contemplators are often seen as ambivalent to change or as procrastinators (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1984). Preparation is the stage in which individuals intend to take steps to change, usually within the next month (DiClemente et al., 1991).

Detailed explanation-2: -Contemplation-In this stage, people are intending to start the healthy behavior in the foreseeable future (defined as within the next 6 months).

Detailed explanation-3: -Preparation: There is intention to take action and some steps have been taken. Action: Behavior has been changed for a short period of time. Maintenance: Behavior has been changed and continues to be maintained for the long-term. Termination: There is no desire to return to prior negative behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Precontemplation (not ready for change yet) Contemplation (thinking about making a change) Preparation (preparing for behavior change) Action (executing an action plan) Maintenance (maintaining a change for good behavior) 13-Nov-2019

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