Which statement shows a more empathic approach?

"I understand. Let's discuss how I can help."

Instead of "I want you to walk 2 blocks a day this week," it would be better to say:

"Do you think you could increase your walking by a set amount?"

The DASH diet encourages foods rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, while limiting what?

Sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars

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1
When physicians in history assumed the role of expert, what was the patient's role?
Victim
Uninformed help-seeker
Antagonist
Co-decision maker
2
When presenting our ideas for behavioral change, we should first:
Ask permission
Explain the medical reason
Summarize our ideas
Tell the patient how it will help
3
Which statement shows a more empathic approach?
"Your family needs you, so you must do this."
"I understand. Let's discuss how I can help."
"I want you to cut back from 3 beers a night to 2."
"I see what you mean, but it's important that you stop smoking."
4
When a patient says, "Yes, but..." it can mean:
"I won't do this."
"I hate this."
"No, because..."
"I don't like this idea."
5
Who is in charge of changing a patient's health behaviour?
The patient
The clinician
The family
The dietitian
6
Instead of "I want you to walk 2 blocks a day this week," it would be better to say:
"Studies show increased walking is good for your health."
"I'd like to see higher numbers on your pedometer."
"Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator."
"Do you think you could increase your walking by a set amount?"
7
The DASH diet encourages foods rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, while limiting what?
All sugars, potassium, and artificial sweeteners
Sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars
Meats,all fats, and sugars
Starchy vegetables, red meat, and unsaturated fats
8
The extent to which a person's behaviour follows your treatment plan is called:
Cooperation
Adherence
Following orders
Complicity
9
If a patient changes a behaviour for us rather than for them, it can lead to:
Failure
Better health
Learned helplessness
Depression
10
An ambivalent approach shows the patient that we have:
Authority
Knowledge
Mixed feelings
Strong belief in our recommendations
11
Helping patients change health behaviours involves understanding the psychology of this issue and:
Looking health ourselves
A degree in Psychology
Projecting confidence
Communication skills

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