Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a long-term smoker and is in the early stages of COPD. The patient expresses interest in quitting smoking and has been asking about smoking cessation aids. The nurse interprets this as which stage of Lewin's Change Theory?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Unfreezing is the first stage of Lewin's Change Theory, involving overcoming resistance and preparing for change, as shown by the patient's interest in quitting.