What does the nurse coach utilize to help clients in the action stage?

In the action stage of behavior change, the nurse coach focuses on facilitating the client’s commitment of time and energy to the changes they are implementing. This commitment is essential for the successful execution of new behaviors and habits. During this phase, clients are actively engaging in the changes they have planned, which requires significant investment in terms of their personal resources, such as time, motivation, and effort.

By emphasizing the importance of these commitments, the nurse coach can help clients create a structured approach to their goals and support them in overcoming any barriers they may encounter. This focus on time and energy helps clients develop sustainable practices that reinforce their new behaviors until they become more ingrained in their daily routines.

The other options might address different aspects of behavior change, but they do not specifically target the core need during the action stage, which is the client's active involvement and dedication to the changes they are making. For instance, strategies for relapse prevention and maintenance evaluation come into play at different stages of the behavior change process, while emotional diagnoses focus more on understanding the psychological aspects rather than the practical actions necessary for enacting change.