Client-Centered Health Planning & Communication Flashcards
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A client says, 'I know I should exercise, but I just can't seem to start.' This statement BEST illustrates:
Answer: Ambivalence about behavior change
Expressing simultaneous desire ('I know I should') and inability ('I can't start') is a classic sign of ambivalence, a normal part of the change process.
Which technique helps a coach identify a client's values that can anchor long-term health behavior change?
Answer: Using values clarification exercises or open-ended questions about what matters most to the client
Values clarification uncovers intrinsic motivators that make behavior change personally meaningful and sustainable.
When a client achieves a milestone goal, the coach's MOST effective response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the achievement and invite the client to reflect on what made it possible
Inviting reflection strengthens the client's self-efficacy by helping them recognize their own capabilities and strategies.
Health literacy in a coaching context refers to a client's ability to:
Answer: Obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make informed decisions
Health literacy encompasses the skills needed to find, understand, and act on health information, which coaches must assess and support.
A client from a collectivist cultural background wants to include family members in health decision-making. The coach should:
Answer: Respect the client's cultural values and explore how family involvement can support the plan
Culturally competent coaching honors diverse decision-making norms and leverages family support as a potential health asset.
The transtheoretical model's 'preparation' stage is BEST characterized by a client who:
Answer: Intends to take action within 30 days and has begun small steps
In the preparation stage, the client is committed to imminent action and has often taken initial steps, making this an ideal time to formalize a plan.
A client's health plan should be revised when:
Answer: The client's circumstances, preferences, or progress indicate the current plan is no longer effective
Plans are living documents that should evolve in response to the client's real-world experience and shifting needs, not on arbitrary timelines.