Asked by Adrian Gomez on Sep 26, 2024

A nurse is assessing a middle-aged patient's barriers to change in eating habits. Which areas will the nurse assess that are external barriers? (Select all that apply.)

A) Lack of facilities
B) Lack of materials
C) Lack of knowledge
D) Lack of social supports
E) Lack of short- and long-term goals

External Barriers

Obstacles or hurdles outside an individual's immediate control that prevent or hinder progress towards goals or tasks.

Social Supports

The networks of family, friends, and community that provide emotional, informational, and material assistance to individuals.

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