Motivational Interviewing (Practice Question

What is the best approach to working with a client with these circumstances: needs to reduce blood cholesterol levels, knowledgeable about diets for hyperlipidemia, able to devise healthy meal plans, has moderate readiness to independently follow the recommended diet plan. A. Continue to provide dietary instructions to the client and closely monitor compliance. B. Help the client gain confidence through listening, advising, and coaching. C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed. D. Turn over responsibility for nutrition care to the client. Correct Answer: C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed.