A nurse is working with a 45-year-old patient who has recent…
A nurse is working with a 45-year-old patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. The patient expresses concern but states, “I don’t think I need to change my diet or exercise; my family has always had high blood pressure, and I’m used to it.” Based on the stages of behavior change, how should the nurse proceed to promote healthy behavior change in this patient?