Reference no: EM133220735

Here is the plan for this client. Questions will be based on this client's journal entries.

Be sure to answer the questions as they are asked. We base questions on a particular passage in the journal, given in the question. Use only that passage in choosing your answer.

(This is not a real question, just a place to put the goals. There are no points for the answer to this "question").

Name: Sleepy Suzy        

Behavior Addressed: Sleep Habits

Behavior Goal(s) (in measurable terms): Attaining an average of 8 hours per night of sleep per seven days, for a total of 56 per week.

Expected Benefits: Increased energy, and improved academic and job performance

Consider this journal entry. Using the concepts in the Health Belief Model, what is the best implication for practice for a clinician helping to support this client at this point in the behavior change process?

Barriers: Tallying my sleep has made me realize that I'm getting significantly less than I thought I was...I am realizing that although my job is lucrative, perhaps investigating a day shift position with more flexible hours would be better for my health.

Group of answer choices

A. In this entry, the client demonstrated that perceived benefits have begun to affect her interest in making this behavior change.

This might prompt the clinician to offer information about the potential benefits of the behavior change.

B. In this entry, the client demonstrated that understanding perceived barriers supported success in making this behavior change.

This might prompt the clinician to suggest a reminder system

C. In this entry, the client demonstrated that self-efficacy interfered with success in making this behavior change.

This might prompt the clinician to help the client think more about their risk profile, based on family history, personal medical history, health behaviors, and environmental contexts