Asked by Ricki Elizabeth on Sep 24, 2024
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Your client was just informed he has high cholesterol. What could you say to him to elicit his thoughts about this information?
A) You must be eating too much saturated fat.
B) Do you think you are eating too much saturated fat?
C) Let's talk about your diet, so we can determine why your cholesterol is so high.
D) What do you think about this information?
E) We can work together to lower your cholesterol.
High Cholesterol
A condition characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
Saturated Fat
A type of dietary fat found in animal products and some plant oils, often associated with increased cholesterol levels.
Elicit Thoughts
A technique used to draw out ideas or opinions from someone.
- Gain insight into and identify the multiple strategies adopted by nutrition counselors.
Verified Answer
BR
bader rostom2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Asking "What do you think about this information?" is an open-ended question that invites the client to share their thoughts and feelings about their high cholesterol diagnosis without making assumptions or directing the conversation towards a specific aspect such as diet. This approach is more likely to elicit an honest and comprehensive response from the client about their views and concerns.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into and identify the multiple strategies adopted by nutrition counselors.
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