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Nurses can help a patient make immediate and permanent lifestylebehavioral changes by first creating a safe environment where the patient feelscomfortable sharing their concerns and can identify the barriers that areaffecting their ability to make the change. Once identified, the nurseand patient can systematically begin to address the barriers.

“One key factor in the ability to comply with health educationis financial constraints. The individual may not have the resources to pay formedications or a proper diet or may not have transportation to appointments”(Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014, p. 220).

I have frequently contacted our outpatient social servicesdepartment for a list of community resources that can assist with financial andtransportation issues. Involving the patient in a plan to reach out tothe available resources and arranging follow up appointments with the providerand social services helps set the stage for future planning and goal setting.

Reference

Edelman, C. L., Kudzma, E. C., & Mandle, C. L.(2014). HealthPromotion Throughout the Life Span (8^th ed.).St. Louis, MI: Mosby.