Asked by Wasim Saigal on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following clients is the most ready to make dietary changes. Assume the 1 to 10 scale being used infers "1" is defined as not at all ready and "10" is totally ready .
A) A man who was classified into action based on the stage of change algorithm.
B) A woman who was classified into contemplation based on the stage of change algorithm.
C) A woman who reported she was ambivalent to make changes based on the readiness-to-change open-ended questions.
D) A man who indicated he was at a "3" using the readiness-to-change graphic.
E) A woman who indicated she was at a "6" using the readiness-to-change scale question.
Readiness-To-Change Scale Question
A question or set of questions designed to assess an individual's willingness or preparedness to make a behavioral change.
Stage Of Change Algorithm
A conceptual model used to assess an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior, providing strategies to guide the change.
Readiness-To-Change Graphic
A visual representation of an individual's stage of willingness to make behavioral changes.
- Examine and sort clients' preparedness for change by employing proper mechanisms.
Verified Answer
EW
Evelyn Walker2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
EA) The action stage of the stages of change model indicates that the individual is already making changes, which implies a high level of readiness.E) A score of "6" on a 1 to 10 readiness-to-change scale suggests a moderate level of readiness, higher than ambivalence or early contemplation stages, and certainly higher than a score of "3".
Learning Objectives
- Examine and sort clients' preparedness for change by employing proper mechanisms.