Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition - Chronic Illness Related

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Which of the following patient statements reflect an outcome expectancy statement?

  • A. I am not able to exercise.
  • B. Exercise helps people lose weight.
  • C. Exercise is too hard on my arthritis.
  • D. Dietary restrictions work better than exercise to lose weight.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An outcome expectancy is the individual's belief that a specific behaviour will lead to certain outcomes. For example, the patient who tells the nurse that exercising helps people to lose weight is voicing an outcome expectancy.